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Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visitAnge Aboa

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

2 Apr 2024

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

24 Aug 2023

#BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

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Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

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Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

Triple Eight 31 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

13 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola 16 Aug 2022

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

18 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

Source: Firmenich

DSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

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Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

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News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

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Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

24 Aug 2023

#BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

Triple Eight 31 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

13 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola 16 Aug 2022

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

18 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

Source: Firmenich

DSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

L'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac with AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris. Source: Supplied

AB InBev, SAB committed to Africa's economic recovery - CEO Michel Doukeris

16 May 2022

Miguel Patricio, CEO at Kraft Heinz and Matias Muchnick, co-founder and CEO at NotCo. Source: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz in joint venture to drive AI-driven plant-based food innovation

24 Feb 2022

Coca-Cola sets goal to make 25% of packaging reusable by 2030

Coca-Cola sets goal to make 25% of packaging reusable by 2030

14 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Denis J Murphy 31 Jan 2022

Source: Supplied

Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2022 - Euromonitor

17 Jan 2022

What it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

What it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

Lulama Ndibongo Traub, Edward Mabaya and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jan 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

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