Current Business Issues in African Countries
Supply Chain, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing
Food Processing
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Algeria
Cevital
Through its subsidiary “Cevital Food Processing Industry” — produces/refines vegetable oil, sugar, margarine; bottles drinking water; makes drinks; runs a cannery; also handles port-silos and logistics for inputs/outputs.
Amor Benamor Group
Produces pasta, couscous, semolina; also has tomato-conserve / harissa / jam / canned-vegetable lines.
Benin
FLUDOR BENIN S.A.
https://fludorbenin.com/english/
FLUDOR BENIN is a major agro industrial company that processes oilseeds (cottonseed, soybeans) and shea almonds, producing refined cottonseed oil, soybean oil, shea butter — and also handles cashew husking / nut processing. Their industrial complex (outside the capital region) supports significant employment (hundreds to over a thousand, depending on the activity), making them one of the largest agro processors in the region. The company thereby links agriculture (oilseeds, nuts) with food / agro processing, contributing to edible oils, by products for animal feed (cottonseed meal), etc.
Wheat / Grain Processing — Grands Moulins du Bénin (GMB) https://gmbenin.com/
As part of efforts to diversify food processing, Benin has invested in wheat milling capacity: at GMB, a modern flour mill line — supplied by a global milling equipment provider — was installed to produce bakery flour from imported wheat. This indicates that beyond local crops (cashew, oilseeds), processed staples like wheat based flour are being produced domestically — useful for bakeries, food manufacturers, reducing reliance on food imports.
Cabo Verde
MOAVE
Moagem de Cabo Verde, SA
https://www.moave.cv/index.php/pt/
One of the oldest and largest national food processing firms. Since 1975, MOAVE has processed wheat for flour, yeasts and bakery/pastry complements; it also markets staples like rice, sugar, corn, beans, oils / olive oil, milk and other basic food products.
Guinea-Bissau
TERRA VERDE
Terra Verde is a food production and export company based in Guinea Bissau that specializes in processing and packaging agricultural products for international markets. Its portfolio includes cashew nuts, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, and mangoes, all processed to meet quality standards for export. The company works directly with local farmers and contributes to the value chain by transforming raw produce into marketable food products.
Niger
Sahel Délices
https://sinerginiger.com/en/portefeuille/sahel-delices/
Sahel Délices is an agro food producer in Niger focused on creating and marketing a range of food products made from local raw materials, such as juices, herbal teas, and jams. The company leverages native agricultural inputs (e.g., bissap and baobab) to develop value added food products and contribute to local food processing capacity.
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Made’s Group
https://sinerginiger.com/en/portefeuille/mades-group/
Made’s Group is an industrial food processing unit that produces a variety of consumer food products in Niger. Its portfolio includes potato chips, infant flour enriched with moringa and peanuts, and fruit juices, all made from locally available agricultural feedstocks like sweet potato. The company aims to promote local agro product development and expand Niger’s food manufacturing offerings.
Republic of Chad
Olam Agri
https://www.olamagri.com/locations/chad
Through its operations in Chad, Olam Agri (via investment into Cotontchad) is a key exporter of cotton; runs ginning units and a cotton oil refinery, and works with hundreds of thousands of smallholder cotton farmers in the country.
Seyal Tchad S.A.
Specialized in gum arabic production/export and export of other commodities; involved in sesame export by sourcing from production areas.
Rwanda
Africa Improved Foods (AIF)
https://africaimprovedfoods.com/
Africa Improved Foods is one of Rwanda’s largest and most impactful food processing companies, operating a major production facility in Kigali that manufactures nutritious fortified foods (e.g., cereals and porridge mixes). It is a public private partnership involving DSM, IFC, FMO and the Government of Rwanda, aimed at improving nutrition and food security while sourcing local agricultural raw materials and supporting smallholder farmers.
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Izere Services and Trading Co. Ltd
Izere Services and Trading is a Rwandan agro processing company specializing in fresh produce and value added food products. It works with local farmers to process, sort, grade, and supply fruits, vegetables, and other fresh agricultural goods, adhering to HACCP quality and safety standards. Its operations help reduce post harvest losses and provide reliable, quality produce to domestic markets and buyers.
The Gambia
Rahma Gambia Ltd
https://rahma-foods.com/ Rahma Foods
Rahma Gambia Ltd (operating as Rahma Foods) is a rapidly growing agri food processing company in The Gambia. Originally focused on importing and distributing staple foods, it is now establishing the country’s first large scale multipurpose food processing complex. The facility is designed to locally produce products such as juice (e.g., mango and tomato), bread and bakery goods, cereals, flour, and more — reducing dependency on food imports and supporting local farmers.
Aspuna Gambia Ltd
Aspuna Gambia Ltd is part of the Aspuna Group and operates an agricultural processing factory in The Gambia focused on turning locally grown crops (especially cassava) into value added products. Its facility produces items such as cassava starch, animal feed, and natural fertiliser — helping farmers capture more value from their harvests and creating local jobs.
Uganda
Lakeside Dairy Limited
Lakeside Dairy is a dairy processing company based in Mbarara, Uganda. It processes and markets a range of dairy products including UHT milk, yoghurt, cheese, ghee, and paneer. A subsidiary of Singapore’s Dodla Holdings, the company focuses on producing high-quality dairy food products for the Ugandan market and contributes to the broader food value chain in the dairy sector.
Zambia
Zambian Breweries Plc
https://www.zambianbreweriesplc.com/
Zambian Breweries is Zambia’s leading beverage manufacturer, producing and distributing a wide range of beer and soft drink products. The company is part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group and brews both popular local brands like Mosi Lager and internationally recognized beers such as Castle Lager and Budweiser. Zambian Breweries also contributes significantly to the country’s industrial output and jobs.
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Trade Kings Group
Trade Kings Group is one of Zambia’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers with a substantial portfolio that includes food and beverage products (such as dairy, baked goods, snacks, beverages), as well as other consumer goods like detergents and personal care products. Founded in 1995, the company has expanded across Southern Africa and produces many well-known local brands.