Supply Chain & Merchandising

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.

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

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.

The partnership is expected to deliver image recognition capabilities as part of its consumer goods retail execution apps.

Thursdays signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the United States and the East African Community (EAC) a regional bloc comprised of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi is a major relationship milestone.

Empire offers a full range of kosher antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken and turkey products including fresh tray pack, frozen, deli, fully cooked, gluten-free and organic products.

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.

The IDC Manufacturing Predictions for 2015 identifies seven essential drivers that shape the IT investments manufacturers are making in 2015. These drivers are the keys to making short-term as well as long-term strategic decisions. Find out what will have the greatest impact on investment.