Africa’s beverage industry opened August under a familiar mix of pressure and opportunity. Regulators tightened their grip, manufacturers defended margins, and companies kept hunting for
Africa’s beverage industry tells a different story in its numbers than in its headlines. Behind the coverage of new products, acquisitions and regulatory clashes, a
For years, conversations about Africa’s beverage industry have revolved around potential. The continent’s youthful population, rapid urbanisation, expanding middle class, and rich agricultural base have
Kwararafa Coffee, the Arabica brand from Tigray Coffee Co., is now stocked at a REWE supermarket in Bremen, Germany. The beans are grown on Nigeria’s
East African Breweries Plc posted a 49% jump in net profit to Sh18.2 billion for the year ended June 30, 2026, crossing the Sh146 billion
United Beverages Share Company, the Ethiopian brewer behind Anbessa and Waliin beer, has had its quality management system certified by ECAE, the country’s national body
Nigeria’s beverage producers may be seeing the first signs of easing ingredient pressure, even if consumer demand has yet to accelerate. NASCON Allied Industries, Nigeria’s
The New Pour Summit ’26 made one thing clear: Africa’s next beverage breakthrough will depend as much on information as it does on innovation. For
Coconut water sales topped $1.1 billion in U.S. retail and Amazon over the 52 weeks ending July 11, according to NielsenIQ data. The category grew
Bram Westenbrink says stronger brand performance, commercial execution and AI adoption reinforced HEINEKEN’s confidence in its long-term growth strategy after a solid first half. HEINEKEN’s
