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Heritable Agriculture wins $5m Gates grant to advance AI-driven climate-resilient crops
Heritable Agriculture has won a $5m Gates grant to develop AI-driven, climate-resilient crops for smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries.
Kenya High Court allows regulatory steps to continue in Diageo-Asahi EABL deal
Kenya’s High Court has allowed regulatory reviews to proceed for Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of its majority stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Asahi Group Holdings.
Nestlé faces criticism from NGO over sugar content in baby foods sold in Africa
Swiss non-governmental organisation Public Eye has accused Nestlé of maintaining a double standard regarding the sugar content in its infant cereals sold in Africa.
Danone inaugurates ‘industry-first’ academy for dairy farmers
Danone has announced the launch of Danone Milk Academy, an ‘industry-first,’ multi-year programme designed to support the resilience and long-term viability of dairy farming worldwide.
Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.
UAC of Nigeria to acquire Chivita|Hollandia from Coca-Cola Company
UAC of Nigeria has agreed to acquire Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) from The Coca-Cola Company, a significant move that enhances UAC’s footprint in Nigeria's fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Diageo reviewing East African Breweries business – Bloomberg
Diageo is reportedly conducting a strategic review of its East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) subsidiary, which could include a potential sale of the beer business, according to Bloomberg.
