Committed to feeding Africa

MANY countries face periodic food crises caused by droughts and other natural calamities, wars and displacement of populations, poor agricultural practices, high material prices and an overdependence on imported foodstuff. The African continent is no stranger to many of these problems. In fact, even as it is forecast to be the world’s next biggest economy, the region remains struggling with food insecurity. More than 47% of the people living in sub-Sahara Africa subsist on just $1.25 per day.

Colour-Snackers, anyone?

At Finished Products Europe 2014 in Geneva, Herza Schokolade will be presenting its new products in the functional bar category

Raising the bar for packaging

WORLDWIDE, there is greater interest in the food and beverage industry to shrink their carbon footprint. Manufacturers, responding to strong consumer activism, are insisting on sustainable packages produced with minimum resource input but without compromising on strength. Companies are also resorting to highly automated conveying technologies to ensure trouble-free materials flow.

NDC appoints director of Customer Care EMEA

Karl Schmid will be responsible for Customer Care and support in EMEA region and all of the company’s product lines

Africa’s double burden

THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE market in Africa is poised for incredible growth, with its own food processing industry expanding and innovating to accommodate the growing needs of the continent. At the same time, African manufacturers face somewhat unique challenges, particularly with regard to the region’s growing obesity rates and chronic malnutrition crisis.

Norwegian salmon to South Africa

AFRICA is one of the regions of the world that is experiencing rapid economic growth. The economic development means that a growing number of consumers have the purchasing power required to choose Norwegian seafood. For this reason, Nofima has been commissioned by the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (FHF) to examine the possibilities for increased export of Norwegian salmon to South Africa.

West Africa’s breakfast boom

A TYPICAL breakfast in West African countries would consist of arrowroot, sweet potatoes and bread. But many consumers now are adding cereal to their morning meal. Ahsan Manji, managing director at Weetabix Africa, describes having “cereal for breakfast as a cultural change” that’s taking root in most parts of Africa. He attributes this to the continent’s rising middle class with disposable incomes and busy lifestyles.

Shakespeare & Co.: Poetic elegance

Shakespeare and Co.’s old world charm complements its line of chocolates, pastries, and classic dishes, writes ZAINAB MANSOOR

UAE importing more from Uruguay

tna has new GM for the Middle East

Aseptic carton bottle wins an iF award

Kellogg commits to fully traceable palm oil sourcing