For decades, Zambia’s snack culture has been largely shaped by maize and potato based products. From the popular PAPA’s by Yoyo Foods to a wide range of corn chips and…
Category: Milling Innovation & Processing
Modernizing Zambia’s Grain Value Chains: A National Imperative
By Agatha NayameDirector, Ammy Heinstain | Founder, Zambia Emerging Manufacturers and Food Processors Network Grain is the backbone of Zambia’s food security and a critical pillar in its economy from…
Zambia’s Maize Bumper Harvest Can Power a Regional Animal Feed Hub-Turning Surplus into Strategy.
Lusaka 20 August 2025 – Agatha Nayame Zambia’s 2025 agricultural season has made history. With a record-breaking maize harvest of over 3.7 million metric tonnes, the country stands at a…
Building Food Security One Grain Terminal at a Time: CESCO’s African Journey
While many companies talk about “going global,” we at CESCO EPC have been working in Africa’s grain infrastructure, one turnkey project at a time. Our secret? Combining decades of German…
Zambia’s Confectionery Sector Promises Fair Market Opportunities for Start-ups.
Well we could say the energy crisis in Zambia is in some way creating opportunities for specific sectors,Zambia’s confectionery sector is on a strong upward path, supported by the country’s…
Big Tree Brands Announces New Cereal Snack Bars & BreakFast Cereal Ops.
BigTree Brands has once again expanded it’s product offering and introduced some breakfast cereal ops and snack bars, wrapped and packed in twisted variety of flavors. The all new Choco-ops…
MOPANI Copper Mines PLC is holding a two-day Miners’ Feeding Program training aimed at enhancing the catering skills of community members mainly from Mopani’s host communities in Mufulira and Kitwe.
This initiative will empower 94 selected participants, with 95 percent being women, to provide high-volume, hygienic, and nutritionally balanced meals for miners. Participants will receive essential training to prepare meals…
Nestlé Invests US$7 Million to Boost Cereal Production in Zimbabwe
Strategic upgrade cements Zimbabwe as a regional cereal hub for Eastern and Southern Africa Harare, [2025-05-28] — Nestlé today announced a US$7 million investment to expand its cereal manufacturing facility…
Millet and Sorghum: Forgotten Foods for the Future.
Millets and sorghum are grains that are nutrient-rich, drought-tolerant crops and can support communities around the world. The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) estimates that more…
Effective Dampening and Conditioning Techniques for Wheat
Ever wondered how your favorite loaf of bread achieves its perfect texture or why some flours are better for cakes while others excel in making pasta? The secret lies in…