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Notes From Africa: Illovo Sugar, Varun Beverages, Afisa

ESM’s regular series, Notes From Africa, brings you the latest retail, consumer goods, and food-and-beverage stories from across Africa.

Smithfield Foods Spins Off European Business Amid US IPO Plans

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, has announced the separation of its European operations as it plans to list in the United States.

Philip Morris To Invest $232m To Expand ZYN Production At Kentucky Plant

Philip Morris International plans to invest $232 million to expand production capacity for ZYN nicotine pouches at its Ownesboro, Kentucky plant, to meet t...

Yili Named The World’s Most-Valuable Dairy Brand

Yili continues to hold the title of the world’s most valuable dairy brand for the fifth consecutive year with the Chinese brand boasting a value of $...

Danone Fully Committed To Sustainable Growth Journey

Danone is fully committed to a model of sustainable and profitable growth, in line with its Renew Danone strategy, which was introduced in 2022 to focus on...

German Business Sentiment Falls In August, Delaying Recovery Hopes

German business morale fell for a third consecutive month in August, a new survey has shown, pushing back recovery hopes for Europe's largest economy.

Campbell Soup Expects Annual Profit Below Estimates On Still-High Costs

Campbell Soup Co has forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations due to persistently high raw material costs and investments into ...

Packaged Food Brands Using Clever Marketing To Draw Kids To Unhealthy Snacks, Says Bite Back

Packaged food brands are employing eye-catching designs, playful characters, and savvy marketing strategies to entice children towards unhealthy snacks.