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Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growthKerry Elliott

Global food prices rebounds in July

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

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Retail sales drop 1.4% for May

20 Jul 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

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Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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FMCG

Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Source: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Regulatory

An international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

FMCG

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

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FMCG

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Packaging

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Retail

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Trends

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

Research & Development

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

2 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

FMCG

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

Trends

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

FMCG

Diageo gets approval to buy 14.97% stake in Kenya's EABL

George Obulutsa 27 Jan 2023

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

Research

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

ESG

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

FMCG

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

Health & Beauty

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

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Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

Sonia Rolley 11 Jan 2023

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Commodities & Fairtrade

World food prices dip by 1.9% in December

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Trends

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

FMCG

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

E-commerce

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

Retail Marketing

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

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Trends

Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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Packaging

Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

FMCG

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

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ESG

Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

FMCG

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

FMCG

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

Duncan Miriri 17 Oct 2022

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Regulatory

Lindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

FMCG

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

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RetailDelivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Source: , , via Wikimedia Commons

RetailAn international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

RetailKellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Source:

RetailR40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

RetailBig changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

RetailAdvantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Retail#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

AgricultureHow science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

2 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

RetailUnilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

RetailKey trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

RetailDiageo gets approval to buy 14.97% stake in Kenya's EABL

George Obulutsa 27 Jan 2023

Global protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

RetailGlobal protein alternatives market to hit $73.9bn by 2031

25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

RetailDanone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

RetailDiageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

RetailP&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Congo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

RetailCongo beer factory a beacon in region rocked by rebels

Sonia Rolley 11 Jan 2023

Source: ©monticello via

AgricultureWorld food prices dip by 1.9% in December

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Retail#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

RetailLuisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

RetailGrocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

RetailPMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailMajor brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

RetailPepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

RetailCadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

RetailNestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

Diageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

RetailDiageo seeks to raise its stake in Kenyan brewer EABL, to keep listing

Duncan Miriri 17 Oct 2022

Source:

RetailLindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

RetailBisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

Outgoing Unilever CEO Alan Jope. Source: Supplied

RetailUnilever CEO Alan Jope to retire

27 Sep 2022

Pentawards 2022: Best in global packaging design revealed

RetailPentawards 2022: Best in global packaging design revealed

26 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Retail#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

RetailJohnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

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RetailHelping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

Retail$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

RetailSalmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

RetailMondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

RetailPernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

RetailMars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022