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Year 10 | Issue No.59 • ISSN2307-3535
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Celebrating Food, Family and the Future
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s we approach the joyous season of Christmas, we are thrilled to present our final issue for the year, Issue 59 of Food Business Africa magazine. We extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your loved ones! This festive period is synonymous with celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful array of delicious and nutritious meals? Soaring above the competition, Kenchic, East Africa's dominant integrated poultry business, graces our cover this edition. For nearly four decades, this Kenyan powerhouse has provided the region with premium day-old chicks and high-quality meat products. From whole chickens and cuts to delectable sausages, burgers, smoked options, breaded nuggets, and strips, Kenchic's offerings tantalize taste buds and nourish families across the region. But Kenchic's story is about to take flight in a whole new direction. Embarking on a thrilling journey of innovation and diversification, the company is expanding its horizons beyond traditional poultry. We sat down with Jim Tozer, Kenchic's visionary Managing Director, to delve into the company's renewed purpose: enabling shared prosperity through sustainable food production. As life expectancy rises, "active ageing" has become a significant consumer concern. We explore how
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food manufacturers are adapting their formulas to meet the nutritional needs of this growing demographic. With inflation tightening consumer wallets, some experts worry that the premiumization trend in the alcohol industry might be nearing its end. We delve into industry insights to understand if this popular trend is truly on its deathbed. For the very first time, we present a comprehensive ranking of Africa's top 20 food companies by market capitalization, highlighting the continent's leading players in this vital sector. Beyond these featured articles, Issue 59 offers a wealth of insightful content on the latest trends and developments in the dynamic food and beverage industry. We invite you to indulge in this informative edition and wish you a happy and fulfilling holiday season!
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