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Diageo sells majority stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group
Drinks giant Diageo has confirmed the sale of its 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group for $81 million.
Kraft Heinz appoints Marcel Regis as president of West and East emerging markets
The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Marcel Regis as president of West and East emerging markets, effective from 3 February 2025.
OPEC Fund provides $40m loan to boost African agriculture with ETG
To support sustainable development in Africa's agricultural sector, the OPEC Fund for International Development has signed a $40m loan.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia facility
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, increasing output by 30% with a capacity of...
Hershey signs long-term agreement to improve cocoa farmer livelihoods in Côte d'Ivoire
Hershey has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, to improve farmer livelihoods.
Twellium and Sidel collaborate on new PET packaging facility in Ghana
Twellium, a manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages in West Africa, has partnered with Sidel to establish a packaging hub in Kumasi, Ghana.
African Originals raises $2m to drive craft beverage innovation
Kenya-based craft beverage company African Originals has raised $2m in a funding round led by Phoenix Beverages.
Brewgooder taps into UK Fairtrade beer market with new fonio grain IPA
Ethical brewer Brewgooder has introduced the ‘world’s first’ Fairtrade-certified brewing supply chain for climate-resilient fonio grain.
