US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Amy Hyatt has announced an additional US$25mn dollars in emergency assistance to help alleviate the food security crisis in southern Madagascar
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AfDB’s technologies for agri transformation programme gets Gold Stevie Award
The African Development Bank (AfDB) received a first place ‘Gold Stevie’ at the 18th Annual International Business Awards virtual event, in recognition of the institution’s digital campaign showcasing its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative
Quality SA Sultana from South Africa key to growing demand in UK
As the retailer and wholesaler demand for sultanas in the UK is currently rising due to their competitive pricing and good quality, the South African raisin industry is taking advantage of the trend with their rebranded SA Sultana variety, which offers excellent value for money.
Severe cash crunch threatens WFP operations in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian authorities, together with WFP and other partners, are struggling to address the hunger crisis in the country as WFP urgently needs US$579mn to deliver food aid and livelihood support to around 12 million Ethiopians and refugees
Raisins South Africa prioritises social wellbeing and environmental strategies
Raisins South Africa is working to provide environmental integrity and social wellbeing for their local communities in order to ensure future sustainability for the South African dried fruit industry