Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains
CASABLANCA, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS, NAIROBI, 4 June 2025— Agrifood supply chain resilience is a rising business risk; the number of days with moderate or high food price volatility for rice and
South Africa’s Agricultural Growth Outlook for 2025
This week, South Africa’s first-quarter GDP data will be released, and one sector that may attract attention is agriculture, which posed significant economic challenges last year. The sector faced hurdles
Ethiopia’s Coffee Export Revenue Hits Record $1.87 Billion
Ethiopia’s coffee exports have reached a historic $1.87 billion in just 10 months, surpassing expectations by 142% amid rising global arabica prices. This surge follows a decline in Brazil’s production
Climate Threat to Africa’s Food Exports May Empty EU Shelves
Climate change and biodiversity loss are crippling agricultural production in Africa, a key exporter of staples such as cocoa, coffee, and maize, putting Europe’s food supply at risk. According to…
Cultivating Leadership at all Levels: Essential for Transforming Africa’s Food System
By Ms. Alice Ruhweza and Mr. Joost Guijt Africa’s food systems face a critical juncture. The path forward is becoming clearer with the launch of the African Union’s Strategy and
Makueni, TradeMark Africa partner on new export hub
The Makueni County Government in Kenya has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH). This initiative aims to reduce
Africa’s Agricultural Awakening: From Food Importer to Global Breadbasket
Africa imports over 100 million tons of food yearly, spending $75 billion, despite its vast agricultural potential. The Russo-Ukrainian war worsened food and fertilizer shortages. However, AfDB’s TAAT program has
South African grape industry warns US tariffs could threaten export growth
South African table grape producers are raising concerns over a proposed 31% U.S. tariff, which could severely impact exports, threaten jobs, and make the industry uncompetitive. Last month, U.S. President
Boosting Exports: U.S. Red Meat Builds Markets In Africa
In an effort to focus on U.S. exports to Africa, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) hosted a trade seminar in Accra, Ghana. Twelve African countries and 30 exporters were represented
Kazakhstan Expands Wheat Exports to North Africa
Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s leading grain producer, is broadening its export markets to include Africa. The national grain operator, Food Contract Corporation, has reached preliminary agreements to supply 300,000 tons of