Industry Developments

Danish dairy giant Arla Foods has announced that it will expand its milk powder business in Algeria, as it looks to gain a solid foothold in emerging dairy markets. Arla said that... 2007-02-16

South African wine and spirit maker Distell reported a major jump in first half sales and earnings, despite a difficult domestic wine market. Revenues rose by over 16% to ZAR4.3bn... 2007-02-15

Zimbabwe's inflation rate, which in 2006 held the dubious distinction of being the highest in the world, rose to a dizzying new high of 1,593% in January of 2007, according to government... 2007-02-14

American fast food sandwich chain Subway has announced a major expansion project for the Middle East, with plans to open 340 outlets in under three years. Western fast food chains... 2007-02-13

Northern Ireland-based White's, maker of premium oat milled products, has announced that it has gained significant new business in Jordan, marking the company's first venture into... 2007-02-12

It appears that the Turkish government has once again cancelled the sale of its state-owned tobacco company Tekel, for the third time since 2003. According to reports in the local... 2007-02-08

As demand for sugar in the Middle East has grown, local producers have been rushing to increase sugar production for both the international and local market. Saudi Arabian food major... 2007-02-07

Kuwaiti consumers have been urged to avoid fresh milk following the confirmation that around 200 cows have tested positive for tuberculosis. The Public Authority for Agricultural... 2007-02-02

Turkey's agricultural sector has long been one of the strengths of it economy, as the country is among the world's leading food exporters, thanks to its ecological conditions and... 2007-01-30

Reconstruction work has begun on the Liban Lait dairy factory, after it was completely destroyed by the Israeli bombing campaign against Hizbullah troops in Lebanon last July. The... 2007-01-29