KENYA - Kikwetu Flowers, a prominent Kenyan flower farm known for its premium roses, has embraced a unique commitment to sustainability and community welfare that extends beyond its primary business. Established in 2019 in the fertile Timau region of Meru County,...
GERMANY - German shipping giant, Hapag-Lloyd, has revised its 2024 earnings forecast upward, citing robust demand and an increase in freight rates. The global shipping company expects its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to...
SOMALIA - In a milestone decision, Somalia has secured a USD 100 million investment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to promote climate-resilient agriculture. This approval, which took place at the GCF’s 40th Board Meeting, marks one of the most rapid single-country...
SOUTH AFRICA - Mpact Plastic Containers is set to significantly boost South Africa’s export market for fresh produce with the introduction of the Euro Jumbo Bin. This innovation is designed to improve the transport and storage of fresh produce from South Africa to...
KENYA - Biota Nutri, a leading producer of organic fertilizers, has announced encouraging results from its recent trials in Kenya, conducted in collaboration with Koppert Kenya. The trials tested the impact of Biota Calcium and Biota Iron on tomatoes and roses,...
UK - Danish shipping giant Maersk marked a significant milestone with the naming of its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel, Alexandra Maersk, at the Port of Felixstowe in the U.K. This vessel is the sixth in Maersk’s owned fleet capable of operating on...
UK - Sainsbury’s has made a pioneering move by becoming the first UK supermarket to offer mushrooms grown without the use of peat, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the industry. The new mushrooms, labeled with the 'Grown without Peat' sign on the...
UAE - Future Food Foundry (3F) has announced a USD 5 million investment in Greeneration, a company focused on promoting health and longevity through sustainable food and wellness products. This investment will help Greeneration expand beyond its original niche of...
NAMIBIA - Old Mutual Namibia has launched a new community-driven project in Gobabis aimed at addressing food insecurity among learners, with an investment of NAD 1.5 million (USD 85,000). The Omaheke Gardens project, spearheaded by Old Mutual Namibia, seeks to create...