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Source: Twitter/ @AfDB_Group President of the African Development Bank Group Akinwumi Adesina wraps up a week of learning and strengthening collaboration with the government and private sector of Korea with a visit to Busan’s port, the busiest in the world.

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Source: Twitter/ @AfDB_Group President of the African Development Bank Group Akinwumi Adesina wraps up a week of learning and strengthening collaboration with the government and private sector of Korea with a visit to Busan’s port, the busiest in the world.

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Competition Comission approves the Crookes Bothers fruit operations sale. Source: Crookes Brothers

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RCL Foods offices. Source: Rainbow Chicken

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The fresh produce value chain is coming under scrutiny. Source: Scott Warman/Unsplash

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Why your breakfast costs are lower this year

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RetailHeineken Beverages wins 36 medals at IWSC

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