AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoTea Processing: Kenya’s Kipchimchim Group has opened a green orthodox tea factory in Nandi County, capable of processing more than 70,000kg of leaf a day. The investment aims to connect smallholder growers with premium buyers and add value locally. Alcohol Rules: Kenya’s Parliament is considering raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 and adding a levy of KSh2 per litre on alcoholic drinks; the proposals are at an early legislative stage. Online Retail: Shoprite’s Sixty60 sales jumped 33.4% in the four months to October, while its South African supermarket sales rose 7.1%, driven by higher volumes rather than price increases. Food Safety: Nigeria’s FCCPC has shut food manufacturers after tests found vegetable oil and salt samples failed fortification standards, raising concerns about nutrient levels in everyday products.
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