Food & Beverage

Latest Food & Beverage sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

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Latest Food & Beverage Corporate Stories

Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe : Zimbabwe’s Sweet Spot

As the largest and oldest sugarcane producer in the country, Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe is sweetening the agribusiness landscape. Tendai Masawi, Managing Director, talks us through the unwavering success of the company’s two leading estates.

KRT Group : Farming Forward – A Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

KRT Group is at the forefront of Zambia’s food production revolution, integrating sustainable practices and innovative strategies to enhance operations whilst ensuring long-term resource efficiency. Brendon Cantlay, Executive Chairman, tells us more.

Kuku Foods : A Recipe for Success

Dedicated to shaping a brighter future for Kenya and beyond, Kuku Foods proudly serves finger lickin’ good food and long-term aid to the communities in which it serves. We revisit the company with Jacques Theunissen, CEO.

Rohloff Group : Finger Lickin’ Success

Rohloff Group has grown to become one of the largest KFC franchise partners in Africa. We dig into the group’s expansion, including the recent opening of its 100th store, journey of innovation, and support for communities through the Add Hope programme.

HipHop Snacks : A Taste of Heritage, Heart, and Soul

HipHop Snacks embraces the rich flavours of Uganda, transforming regional ingredients into beloved snacks whilst fostering community connections and supporting farmers. COO Deep Jobanputra reveals how the brand is expanding its reach both locally and globally.

Chicken and Chips : Easy to Crave, Hard to Produce

Sheena Raikundalia, Chief Growth Officer at Kuza Biashara, explores why Kenya’s favourite meal is easy to crave and hard to produce, and how fixing broken input systems could unlock 5,000 youth jobs and make local processors competitive again.

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited : Sweet Centenary

We celebrate the centenary of Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited and its pioneering sustainability and community initiatives with Anil Shah, Resident Director.

Darsh Industries : Spice Up Your Life

From day one, the mission of Darsh Industries has been clear – to produce quality products at affordable prices. We speak to Managing Director, Bhadresh Pandit about how consistent quality and affordability has earned the company a loyal customer base.

SD Guthrie International South Africa

Producing premium oils and fats, SD Guthrie International South Africa stands at the forefront of innovating the local food and beverage landscape. General Manager, Ruan Valentin, discusses quality and sustainability in the dynamic African market.

Étän Rum : Sisterly Spirit

Expressing her Cameroonian roots through an indulgent spiced rum, Étän Rum co-Founder, Briget Fosang, recounts how she and her four sisters came together to intricately craft a story of tradition, innovation, and five natural spices.

Gcwalisa : Sustenance Stability in South Africa

Gcwalisa reimagines a future where food security and sustainability are integral to everyday life, making nutritious food more accessible to low-income families. Josephine Katumba, Head of Operations, shares insights.

Safresco : Unpeeling the Flavours of Success

From field to table, Safresco offers freshness and quality straight from the farm. Juan Greyvenstein, Managing Director, tells us more about the company’s a-peeling global offerings of premium, fresh fruit.