Tag: Food Industry

South Africa raises sugar import tariff to protect local producers

South Africa raises the sugar import reference price to $785 per ton as cheaper imports pressure local producers, jobs and investment.

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KFC bets big on South Africa with 100 new restaurant openings

KFC, the world's second-largest restaurant chain is planning a major expansion in South Africa, adding 100 new restaurants over the next year as it doubles down on its largest market on the continent. The move is expected to strengthen the chain’s lead in the country’s highly competitive fast-food industry.  The fried chicken brand already operates more than 1,200 outlets in…

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