Maize Production soaring in eastern Africa
Maize is by far the most important cereal crop in the four largest countries of eastern Africa. Combined production of 17.2 million tonnes in 2016, despite ongoing drought, is nearly 50% more than a...
View ArticleFlour Millers Gather In Ethiopia
For the first time, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa’s unofficial capital, hosted the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Mideast and Africa (MEA) Conference and Expo, Oct. 24-27, at the...
View ArticleDrought impacting maize output in southern Africa
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View ArticleSouth Asia’s feed industry growing
The Indian subcontinent long has been one of the world’s most undernourished regions in terms of caloric intake and consumption of animal proteins. Poverty has not been the sole reason for the latter...
View ArticleKFMB – Kuwait’s milling giant
Already dominating its domestic market, KFMB is planning to expand its milling and baking capacities. Few millers dominate their domestic market like Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Company S.A.K.C....
View ArticleWUDELI makes good on promise
Chinese company has doubled milling capacity since 2012, with plans for similar growth in the coming years. How did a small family-owned enterprise in an out-of-the-way place in rural China become in...
View ArticleZambia’s push for more protein
Investments in meat and animal feed production reflect changing diet in this African country. With the exception of a few conflict-torn pockets, since the turn of the century sub-Saharan Africa has...
View ArticleIRAQ’S wheat milling conundrum
Iraq is a conundrum when it comes to wheat and flour. Despite around 300 privately owned mills, it is among the world’s largest wheat flour importers at over 2 million tonnes per year. The wheat supply...
View ArticleRanking The World’S Biggest Flour Millers
For the first time, World Grain has ranked and profiled the world’s largest wheat milling groups. The picture is one of increasing consolidation but not yet on a global scale. Four of the top 10...
View ArticleMilling In The South Pacific Islands
Although this lightly populated region produces little grain, wheat-based foods are popular. The lightly populated islands of the South Pacific cover a vast expanse of ocean extending several thousand...
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