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Even as the misery of last years Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still fresh in peoples minds, the long-term narrative of Sub-Saharan Africa is one of youth, urbanisation, rising income levels, and optimism. The region is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and CPG/FMCG companies are taking notice.

Nestl Purina is planning to invest an additional CHF44 million by the end of 2015 to build additional capacity at the Wroclaw facility.

Downtown Austin, Texas has a new digital development with the opening of Under Armour's first-ever Connected Fitness digital headquarters.

WD-40 Company has launched its 3-in-One Lock Dry Lube to help loosen and lubricate stuck locks and protect from corrosion without attracting the dirt and debris that often plague lock lubricants.

McCormick has acquired the business for approximately $63 million in cash, and expands the breadth of value-added products in its industrial business.

This alliance is expected to provide a higher level of data accuracy and an unparalleled, global range of thought leadership on stimulating topics in the consumer healthcare space.

A couple of months ago, The Economist reported that the African economy, rather than being damaged by last years collapse in commodity prices, was actually standing its ground even despite its historical dependency on the extractive industry.

In addition the CEOs promotion, MPOWERDs Board of Directors appointed Valarie Gelb as Chairman of the Board and appointed two new directors, Mark Sperry and Michael Pecoraro.