Top yeast company opens baking centre of excellence in southern Africa
New centre part of major investment into Zimbabwe by world’s biggest yeast manufacturer
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South African Prue lands top UK TV cookery show job
Before the announcement restaurateur, presenter and cookery writer Prue Leith has said judging The Great British Bake Off would be her “dream”
How sweet baking is driving bakery growth – but consumers want healthy options too
Sweet goods lead bakery innovation in key growth markets, but consumers may soon expect more than traditional indulgence. New survey confirms the trend towards healthier options
New report encourages supermarkets to allow easier access for new suppliers
Costs of getting products into the big supermarket chains is too high for many new suppliers claims new report
Beverage Association of South Africa takes its sugar tax opposition to parliament
BevSA, opposed to the planned 20% tax on sugary drinks to reduce obesity, lays out its concerns to Parliament… and offers alternatives
Battle begins against the alien invader threatening Africa’s maize crops
American fall armyworm confirmed in crops across Africa. It’s the latest blow for maize farmers already devastated by two years of drought
Nando’s looks to UK Stock Exchange for new listing
South Africa’s most famous restaurant chain looks to issue public shares again, 16 years after it left the SA Stock Exchange
How increased coffee price is helping offset drought impact in Kenya
The value of coffee sold at the exchange in the last quarter of 2016 rose 69% to $25.7m
Debt-hit Nakumatt reveals ex-Tesco exec to organise stake sale
Kenyan retailer to receive $75 million from a foreign investor to service its debt and to settle suppliers – if the deal closes, valuing the overall business at $310 million.
Luxury brands that succeed in Africa need top malls… and most will know they are here for the long haul
Kenya offers a look into the mall strategy for the big name players and reveals that Africa’s young population offers big opportunities for the brands that invest now
