Food & Beverage

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

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Nestlé Research Shows Coffee Variety Blends Could Improve Climate Resilience and Boost Yields by 86%

New research from Nestlé and Côte d’Ivoire’s national agricultural research institute suggests that carefully selected blends of robusta coffee varieties could significantly improve crop yields, climate resilience and coffee quality for growers facing increasing environmental pressures.

Trade Kings Group : A Story of African Manufacturing

Zambia’s largest fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, Trade Kings Group, has an expanding ecosystem of brands that remain both relevant and scalable. Mohsin Patel, Director, tells the story of the locally grown business that is unafraid to keep building.

Promasidor Angola : Powder to the People

Promasidor Angola is driving the transformation of the nation’s food and beverage sector through local production, product innovation, and community engagement. CEO, Vitor Santos, shares how the company is delivering value to consumers across the country.

Bokomo Namibia : Nourishing a Nation

Bokomo Namibia has established itself as a significant contributor to the country’s food and beverage market by manufacturing and distributing essential goods and bolstering local economies. CEO, Hubertus Hamm, discusses meeting consumer needs.

Cervejas de Moçambique : Natural, Local, and Inclusive

Cervejas de Moçambique believes that beer exists as much more than a product – it is an ecosystem that creates jobs, builds local supply chains, and connects people. We hear why beer is one of Africa’s most powerful economic engines with CEO, Galo Rivera.

The Country Pie Co. : The Rise of a Pastry Powerhouse

The Country Pie Co. has emerged as a premier pie manufacturer in South Africa, a testament to its unwavering dedication to quality, flavour, and honest ingredients. Founder Dino Christodoulides shares the company’s journey.

Tony’s Chocolonely : Chocolate with a Conscience

Tony’s Chocolonely seeks to end structural poverty and establish more equitable relationships with cocoa cooperatives in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

Explained: The Benefits of the Coca-Cola System’s R17.6 Billion Investment in South Africa

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa has confirmed plans to invest R17.6 billion in the country through 2030, a move designed to expand production capacity, strengthen distribution and accelerate innovation across its beverage value chain.

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.