Food & Beverage

Latest Food & Beverage sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Food & Beverage Corporate Stories

Lato Milk : From Grass to Glass

Lato Milk is changing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the East African region whilst creating a resilient next generation for the continent by catering to the nutritional needs of children, as Rohit Rajasekharan, CTO, sets out.

Kuku Foods East Africa : Hatching the Leaders of Tomorrow

Jacques Theunissen, CEO of regional KFC franchisee Kuku Foods East Africa, highlights how the company and its KFC restaurants are key to accelerating youth employment in the region.

Sovereign Foods : Full of Goodness

Dedicated to delivering quality poultry products to South African businesses and consumers since 1948, Sovereign Foods is today the third largest poultry producer in the region.

KFC Africa : Chicken that Rules the Roost

We speak to Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa, about her inspirational career and the restaurant chain’s plans for an inclusive, sustainable, and delicious future.

Galito’s : Serving Opportunities

South African chicken chain, Galito’s, has shown impressive growth and is taking a stand as one of the most popular flame-grilled chicken brands. Managing Director, Francois Rousseau, discusses flavour, franchises, and the future.

Lubanzi Wines : Sustainably Crafted

Hailing from South Africa’s rugged Swartland, Lubanzi Wines is a socially conscious producer that endeavours to serve as a powerful force for good. We find out more with co-Founder, Charlie Brain.

The Smart Cube : The Cocoa Challenge

Speaking to Nidhi Jain, Commodity Specialist at The Smart Cube, we discuss how tight cocoa supplies in West Africa are impacting the cocoa supply chain, as well as the effect it is having on food production and prices.

Dairy Group South Africa : Devoted to Dairy

Dairy Group South Africa emphasises the need to align with farmers and partners to supply Africa with the highest quality dairy products.

Java House : Kenya’s Café

East Africa holds a rich coffee culture. We speak to Priscilla Gathungu, CEO of Java House, about the company at the forefront of the market.

SOBEBRA : Sustainably Brewed in Benin

General Director, Benjamin Bronne, lifts the lid on the environmental commitments and corporate social responsibility strategy OF SOBEBRA.