#Agro Processing

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Abia Govt Launches 60 Agro-Processing Centres, N2bn SME Fund to Empower Women and Rural Businesses

By Bisi Adele – Editor, Umuahia, May 5, 2025 (Naija247news/NAN) In a strategic move to fight poverty and boost grassroots development, the Abia State Government has unveiled a broad-based women empowerment initiative, commissioning 60 agro-processing facilities and announcing a ₦2 billion contribution to a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) fund. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu,…

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Kisan ki Baat: प्रधानमंत्री किसान संपदा योजना (PMKSY), कृषि उद्योग में क्रांति की पहल

प्रधानमंत्री किसान संपदा योजना (PMKSY) भारत सरकार की एक महत्त्वाकांक्षी योजना है जिसे 2017 में खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग मंत्रालय (MoFPI) द्वारा शुरू किया गया था। इस योजना का उद्देश्य कृषि क्षेत्र से जुड़ी चेन वैल्यू (Value Chain) को सुदृढ़ करना, खाद्य अपव्यय को कम करना, और कृषकों की आय को दोगुना करने में मदद करना है। PMKSY का उद्देश्य खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग को बढ़ावा देना कृषि उत्पादों का…

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With a strong foundation in scientific research and manufacturing excellence, we develop innovative synthesis solutions that drive transformation across Pharma, Agro, Fine & Specialty Chemicals, CRO, and CDMO industries. Our ability to merge advanced chemistry with market insights allows us to craft tailored solutions that enhance product performance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Through strategic alliances and a commitment to continuous improvement, we help shape the future of these industries

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How the Oloitokitok Tomato Agro-Processing Factory Will Transform Farming in Kajiado County

The Oloitokitok Tomato Agro-Processing Factory requires Ksh.300 million to complete installation of the first phase of the processing plant. The tomato factory is expected to transform the region’s agricultural landscape, providing significant benefits to local farmers. Kajiado South MP Sakimba Parashina, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Arid Lands and Regional Development, Kello…

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Congratulations to Sri Vinayaka Agro Industries on the grand inauguration of their 6TPH Rice Mill Plant at Telangana! 🌾🎉 We’re proud to be a part of this successful project.

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UAE Investors Urged to Tap into Nepal's Lucrative Hydropower, Tourism, Agriculture, and ICT Industries

DUBAI (UAE), Dec 1: President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has invited UAE investors, urging them to explore lucrative opportunities in Nepal’s burgeoning sectors. With the presence of dignitaries including Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal, the forum marked a pivotal moment in the robust friendship and economic cooperation between the…

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Meet Fahad Awadh: Chief Cashew Officer of YYTZ Agro-Processing

Introduction Welcome to the Agricjournalist blog! Last week, we learnt something new about the cashew industry in Tanzania and how YYTZ Agro-Processing is transforming that sector. There is a link to Part 1 below click on the link to know more about YYTZ Agro-Processing. In this post, we will introduce you to the brain behind YYTZ Agro-Processing. Who is Fahad Awadh? Fahad Awadh is the co-founder…

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The Oromo people are one of the largest ethnolinguistic groups in Africa, primarily concentrated in Ethiopia but also found in Kenya and parts of Somalia. Numbering over 40 million, they represent the single largest ethnic group in Ethiopia and among the largest in East Africa. The Oromo possess a deeply rooted cultural, linguistic, and historical identity shaped by indigenous institutions, centuries of resistance and integration, and a rich oral tradition.

The term Oromo is an endonym used by the people to refer to themselves. Historically, external sources used various exonyms such as Galla, a term now considered pejorative and rejected by the Oromo themselves. The origin of the word Oromo is not definitively established, but scholars believe it may derive from the root orma, meaning "person" or "human being" in the Oromo language. This etymological link aligns with the people's cultural emphasis on egalitarianism and collective identity.

The Oromo predominantly inhabit Oromia, a vast regional state in central, southern, and western Ethiopia, which is administratively recognized within the federal system of Ethiopia. Oromia borders nearly every major Ethiopian region, including Amhara, Somali, Benishangul-Gumuz, and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. Oromo communities are also found in northern Kenya, particularly in the Marsabit and Moyale areas, and to a lesser extent in Somalia.

Their ecological distribution spans highland, lowland, and semi-arid regions, which has historically enabled them to engage in varied economic activities, from pastoralism and agro-pastoralism to sedentary agriculture and urban labor.

The Oromo speak Afaan Oromoo (also known as Oromo language), a Cushitic language of the Afroasiatic family. With tens of millions of native speakers, it is among the most widely spoken African languages and the most spoken language in Ethiopia. Afaan Oromoo is notable for its dialectal diversity, which includes major regional varieties such as Western Oromo, Eastern Oromo, and Southern Oromo. Despite this, mutual intelligibility is generally high.

The language was traditionally written using indigenous scripts such as Ge'ez and later Latin alphabets. Since the early 1990s, the Latin-based orthography known as Qubee has become the standard script for writing Afaan Oromoo, promoted especially following the fall of the Derg regime and the subsequent rise of linguistic nationalism among the Oromo. Afaan Oromoo is currently used in regional government, education, and media in Oromia.

The Oromo people are indigenous to the Horn of Africa, with linguistic and archaeological evidence indicating their presence in the region for millennia. Their origins trace back to the Cushitic-speaking populations that have inhabited northeast Africa since at least the third millennium BCE. While concrete written historical records are sparse for early periods, oral traditions and comparative linguistics place the proto-Oromo in the southern highlands of Ethiopia by the first millennium CE.

A defining episode in Oromo history is the period of expansive migrations during the 16th and 17th centuries, referred to as the Great Oromo Migrations. Triggered by socio-political and ecological pressures, the Oromo expanded northward and westward from their earlier homelands in the Borana region. This movement was both military and demographic in nature, involving the absorption of and conflicts with multiple ethnic groups, including the Sidama, Gurage, Amhara, and Somali.

These migrations resulted in the widespread Oromo settlement across much of present-day Ethiopia and parts of Kenya. The expansion was organized under the leadership of the gadaa system, a uniquely Oromo sociopolitical institution, and was instrumental in shaping the demographic and political map of the region.

During the late 19th century, the Oromo regions were gradually incorporated into the expanding Ethiopian Empire under Emperor Menelik II. This process, often accomplished through military conquest, resulted in the loss of Oromo political autonomy and the imposition of centralized imperial authority, predominantly dominated by the Amhara ruling elite.

The incorporation led to significant land alienation, cultural marginalization, and suppression of the Oromo language and institutions, contributing to deep historical grievances. The period also witnessed forced religious conversion, imposition of new administrative systems, and the introduction of tax burdens that disrupted traditional economic systems.

Throughout the 20th century, Oromo identity and political activism grew steadily, especially in opposition to imperial centralism, military dictatorship under the Derg (1974–1991), and later federal challenges. The formation of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in the 1970s marked a turning point in organized resistance, aiming for self-determination and cultural revival.

After the fall of the Derg in 1991, the new federal constitution of Ethiopia established a system based on ethno-linguistic regional states, and Oromia was created as a semi-autonomous region. Despite this, tensions between Oromo nationalists and the central government persisted. The late 2010s and early 2020s saw widespread protests across Oromia demanding political reform, economic justice, and greater linguistic and cultural recognition. These culminated in the rise of Abiy Ahmed, an Oromo, to the office of Prime Minister in 2018. However, internal conflict, unrest, and violence continued in parts of Oromia in subsequent years.

The gadaa system is a sophisticated indigenous socio-political and generational system through which the Oromo traditionally governed themselves. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, gadaa organizes society into generational classes that rotate leadership every eight years. It includes functions of law-making, conflict resolution, military organization, and ceremonial life.

The system is democratic in nature, allowing for the peaceful transfer of power, the institutionalization of age-based roles, and public accountability. While colonial and post-imperial structures weakened the institutional power of gadaa, it remains a potent symbol of Oromo identity and governance philosophy.

Oromo religious practice is historically diverse. Traditionally, many Oromo followed Waaqeffanna, a monotheistic belief in a supreme deity called Waaqaa. Waaqeffanna is a deeply spiritual and moral system centered on the reverence for nature, ancestors, and truth (safuu).

In the last few centuries, significant numbers of Oromo have converted to Islam and Christianity due to missionary activities, regional influences, and historical assimilation. Today, the Oromo population includes Muslims (particularly in eastern and southern Oromia), Ethiopian Orthodox Christians (more prevalent in the central highlands), and Protestant Christians (especially in the western regions).

Despite religious differences, Oromo communities often retain cultural unity and elements of shared indigenous spirituality, especially through rituals, oral poetry, and moral codes rooted in safuu.

The Oromo economy is traditionally based on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade. In the highland regions, crop farming is dominant, including the cultivation of cereals like teff, maize, barley, and wheat. Enset (false banana) is important in the southern highlands. In lowland and semi-arid zones, pastoralism—centered on cattle, goats, and camels—remains crucial.

In urban and peri-urban areas, the Oromo have increasingly engaged in wage labor, commerce, education, and professional services. The economic role of Oromia within Ethiopia is substantial: it includes significant coffee-growing areas, gold deposits, and central transport corridors including Addis Ababa (Finfinne), which, though a federal city, is geographically within Oromia.

Afaan Oromoo is rich in oral literature, which includes epic poetry, proverbs, storytelling, and songs that convey historical knowledge, moral codes, and social values. Geerarsa (a type of praise poetry) and weedduu (songs of lament or celebration) are especially prominent forms of expression.

Oromo arts include leatherwork, beadwork, pottery, and weaving. Oromo music uses traditional instruments such as the krar (lyre), cabbal (drum), and various flutes, with performances accompanying social rituals, seasonal celebrations, and political gatherings. Traditional dances such as shagoyyee or dhaabaa also reinforce social cohesion.

Oromo society is organized along age-sets, clans (moieties), and lineage groups. Clans are exogamous and play a central role in identity, conflict mediation, and marriage arrangements. Despite patriarchal norms, women historically played roles in ritual life and social resistance. For instance, the siiqqee tradition—symbolizing women’s right to justice and sanctuary—provided women collective power to protest against domestic and social injustice.

In recent decades, gender roles have begun to shift, with increased access to education and political participation for Oromo women, although challenges of inequality and gender-based violence persist.

Oromo political movements have long centered on autonomy, language rights, land issues, and resistance to domination. The OLF and other organizations, including the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), have advocated for greater self-determination, federal equity, and the protection of Oromo rights.

Contemporary issues include internal displacement due to conflict, land disputes, human rights violations, and debates about the status of Addis Ababa/Finfinne. Youth-led movements such as the Qeerroo (youth) network have emerged as powerful forces for political change, contributing to national reform agendas but also facing government crackdowns.

The Oromo diaspora has grown significantly since the 1970s, with communities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. These diasporas have played important roles in cultural preservation, transnational activism, and lobbying for human rights in Ethiopia. Diaspora organizations support media platforms, humanitarian aid, and civic education among Oromo populations globally

The Oromo people, with their rich heritage, linguistic legacy, and resilient social systems, constitute a central pillar in the historical and cultural fabric of the Horn of Africa. Their contemporary struggles and contributions reflect broader themes of identity, resistance, and transformation in the postcolonial African context. Despite historical marginalization, the Oromo continue to assert their cultural and political presence, striving for justice, equality, and recognition in an evolving national and global landscape.

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So!!! It went like this

This is set very late in the mount silver era of Red & Green’s relationship (or lack of at that time). Red is doing his mountain thing , being unsafe as all get out and living by himself on a hostile freezing mountain.

Green is busy being a depressed gym leader that’s ignoring all of his feelings in favor of working 24/7. He’s visited Red a few times, to absolutely no luck in getting through to him or making progress repairing their friendship (if anything he’s realized he might have made things worse by yelling more than he should have, all those repressed feelings bubbling up when he doesn’t plan to).

So Green hasn’t visited in a while. He does leave his starter with Red on an excuse that it needs extra training and that his gym battles are too ceremonial to really level up. In reality he’s scared for Red but too emotionally constipated to verbalize any of that.

Ethan still visits Red and Green semi regularly when he’s in town and is trying to help his friends out where he can. So Green is used to getting sporadic updates from Ethan on this or that- most importantly, the answer is always ‘no, Red’s not coming back down’ and Green usually clocks out after that.

Green is used to Ethan’s cautiously optimistic demeanor every time he brings up Red, so he knows something is wrong, really wrong, one day when Ethan shows up at his gym looking frazzled.

In fact, Green gets a little panicked especially as Ethan is struggling more and more to answer his questions about what’s going on.

Finally, Ethan just manages to get out the name of a hospital and that’s all Green hears and he is GONE. Ethan barely processes a flutter of pidgeot feathers before he realizes Green has left.

When Green gets to the hospital he uses every one of his credentials to get to Red’s room as quick as possible. And when he gets there it’s quite a scene- the nurses clearly are hovering around but can’t get close and there is the whole of Red’s team and full agro around him.

Confusingly- Red is awake?! Green feels himself breathe for the first time in like 20 minutes, just in time for a nurse to snatch him by the collar and yank him back into the hall. He expects to be chided for just walking in where he doesn’t belong, but instead they’re frazzled too.

As far as they can tell, Red is not a fan of all this hospital stuff and strangers he doesn’t know poking at him happening. The nurses can’t even get a clear enough exam to figure out what happened but they think it’s some kind of head injury. Believe it or not Red , living by himself on a dangerous chunk of icy mountain was really dangerous !!

The only one that can get close is Red’s mom. And just then she peaks back out into the hall and says Red wants to see Green.

And he’s cautiously like…. ‘Okay if you say so’

Like he did just sprint over here but also their relationship has nOT been the best the last couple of years. Honestly he wasn’t sure what he was thinking when he even came over here. But she’s insisting and so he’s like sure whatever. He figured the worst that can happen is that he’ll get to yell some sense into Red.

What he does nOT expect is .. the absolute JOY on Red’s face when he sees Green. Green is a little startled, to be honest he hasn’t seen Red smile in … years. Much less at him.

So now he’s feeling a little flustered and confused. So he just takes a seat in one of the shitty waiting chairs and tries to see how things play out. And Red’s mom is trying to convince Red to put his pokemon away with no luck. He’s being so stubborn. Thick arms crossed and pouting- he’s pouting! They’re almost in their 20’s and he’s pouting!

Green’s finally like ‘wouldn’t you rather fight me, not these nurses. They probably collectively have one level 5 chansey ’

Red finally looks at him again, and he looks intrigued. He calls all his Pokemon back, (except Pikachu , but pika settles down warily).

His mom is so grateful and mouths a ‘thank you’ and instantly scurries out the room- probably to get a nurse or something.

Green is just left there with his childhood friend turned rival who… is just smiling at him. Green is feeling kinda flustered like … the last several years Red has only greeted him with impassivity or anger. Green isn’t quite sure what to do. Red has never been one to fill the silence so Green finally awkwardly starts asking random questions-

how’re you feeling?

A shrug in response. Red did look scuffed up pretty bad but no outwardly rough injuries or pain. He did need to be checked over but that could wait.

How’s Charizard ?

Red looks a bit bashful, calling her back out from her ball to show Green that her wings are a bit scuffed. “She needs healing. Tried to stop the landslide with herself” he signs out. He’s looking really embarrassed.

Green is already tsking and pulling out a potion to heal her when Red gets to the part about landslide and he’s back to being fully alert again. He’s asking if anyone else was trapped and Red keeps shaking his head ‘no’ each time. He just taps the pokeballs in his belt giving them a thumbs up.

Red sheepishly admits they need patching up too and Green exasperated demands Red hand them over so he can take them to a nurse. Red is hesitant but agrees. ‘Pika too’ Green demands and Red fROWNS but give the rat a little kiss on the head and sends him back to his ball too.

He looks so sad and dejected that Green sends out eevee to cuddle with him a bit while Green takes the rest of Red’s team to a nurse.

The nurses are so shocked like “how did you get his team away from him??” And Green forgot that was even a goal. He was just in Pokémon trainer mode for a bit.

His mom gets back- she has what looks like a home cooked meal and looks out of breath like she ran home for it.

‘What he’s too good for hospital food?’ Green asks and his mom sorta looks like she’s about to cry and says that she hopes it’ll help spark his memory. And green is like ‘whaaaat are you talking about??’

And it’s only then that he’s informed that… Red remembers the accident and… then not much else. He’s only responded so far to his mom and now Green. He doesn’t recognize the lot other trainer friends, he doesn’t recognize the gym leaders. He doesn’t remember much of … well anything. And Green has a ‘holy shit’ moment.

After a lot of cajoling, Red finally gets a proper examination, bandaged up and all that. Thankfully his external injuries were very minor however the gaps in his memory are concerning to say the least.

He’s kept in the hospital for a couple more weeks as his other injuries heal up and they bring in a psychic type to try to help scan his thoughts to see what’s going on.

Weirdly enough, every time Green visits he could have sworn Red is exactly the same. Well, more friendly, but the same. He’s able to continue any conversation with Green, joking about past in jokes they had, apologizing about letting Green’s charizard get hurt too.

It seems like things are… almost back to normal for them and Green doesn’t know how to feel about this. While he’s with Red he’s lit up again, so happy to just have his friend back and hang out like old times again but then when he’s alone again it his him like a ton of bricks (or a landslide perhaps) that … he’s the reason their friendship broke apart. He’s the one that was an absolute asshole to Red for years. The only reason things are back to normal is because Red literally can’t remember how much of an asshole his friend is. And green feels torn up about it.

Anywyas it’s finally the day Red is getting discharged and to his surprise Red is just like ‘I’m coming with Green’

Even his mom is like ?? But she agrees if it makes Red happy and if Green is okay with it. And green is like … UH I have a very small apartment. But like okay??????

(Gtg but will type the rest later!!!! )

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Dating Deanna -Final contestants

Sims who do not have a post of their own that will be joining us!

CW: Mentions of pregnancy loss

Kay Barkley by @daedriyth

She was with a man right out of highschool and was pregnant. It was a rough pregnancy and she had to have the baby via c section due to birthing complications (hence the scar). She lost the baby, and the guy blamed her for it and left her. The necklace she wears has her baby’s ashes in it. Her little girl was named Sienna Barkley, her last name and not the man’s. She only takes the necklace off when she plans to be intimate with another sim, otherwise it stays on. Its her most precious possession. The guy had convinced Kay to start a new life with him, so she’s nowhere near her family and misses them deeply as she’s a family oriented sim. She misses the hustle and bustle of a filled house. She loves baking!!! Her favorite holiday is Winterfest because she loves baking treats. She wants to learn more about gaming. Her favorite color is purple. Red is her natural hair color. She’s naturally a kind sim but will go to war for those she cares about. She’s thought about adoption more than once. She likes horses. She finds rockets fascinating and would love someone to teach her about them. She’s always in for a good laugh.

Yasmine Greenwood by @fallin4fiction

Yasmine Greenwood calls Evergreen Harbor home. Where else can she run through the smog, find precious treasures in the dump, and live freely amongst the (bar)flies? However, after focusing on cleaning the outside world, Yasmine realizes she now has to clean her inner world. She is looking for someone to love her for herself and be her partner in environmental advancement and Ever After.

Posy Valentine by @invisiblequeen

Once upon a time, not long ago, Posy was a contestant on Love Island: Tartosa. She thought she'd found the one and left in high spirits. Five years later, she's a popular producer for some of your favorite artists, she's a style icon on trendi...and she's newly single. As scarred as she is from the breakup, you'd think she'd never open her heart to another again...

Elise Agro by @invisiblequeen

Elise spent her college years traveling the entire world, looking for her purpose in life. After years of living in everyone else's shadow, she was ready to get out of town and broaden her horizons. As wild and fun as it's been, Elise has started to miss home, and just moved back into a small apartment to find more of herself without anyone's expectations looming over her. Maybe she'll find her special someone there, too... or maybe she'll wind up taking another trip to Tartosa?

Alaina Osborne by @hashimasims

She is an aspiring actress who left her hometown of Twinbrook to try to make it big in Del Sol Valley, disowning her family in the process who said it would never happen and she'd come crawling back home after a month. She was already a failure to them when she started bringing women home as well as men to meet the family. Now it has been five years and though she had to grudgingly take a waitress job at a grungy dive bar so she could pay the rent of for her tiny 250 sq ft shoebox of an apartment, her snobbish self would never let herself admit that maybe her family was right. When she found out she had been chosen for the show, Alaina quit her job and left everything behind in the hope of another new beginning. After so many failed relationships and Watcher awful dates over the years she's starting to believe that romance doesn't actually exist only lust and sexual need. She does hope that maybe she could find "the one" in Deanna but hopes that if not she can use this show as a stepping stone to get into the TV and Movie business.

Nathalie Carrillo by @berrysims-lp

Nathalie, well, she doesn't really know what she wants from life. It's not for lack of trying though! She's been on the move the last few years bouncing between jobs, never finding one she wanted to commit to. Between working in resorts and restaurants, between selling bracelets and beans, she hasn't found something worth sticking to. Could love be the thing to stop her constantly changing mind, or will the commitment of a filming contract be too much?

Big thanks to my ghostwriters @abbysimsfun and @sleepyselkiesims who are helping me out with some of these!

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Kaduna State Launches Nigeria’s First Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)

Kaduna, April 8, 2025 (NAN) – Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has announced that Kaduna State is the first in Nigeria to launch the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation. Adesina made this declaration during a courtesy visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, where he…

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Here's how Big Data is Transforming FrutX as an Agro-Processing Industry

FrutX is leading the way in this revolution that is significantly changing the fruit processing sector. We're moving away from the conventional perception of fruit processing and toward an agriculture that is data-driven. Big data is becoming a powerful instrument that is transforming every facet of our operations at FrutX, rather than a futuristic concept. With the help of this data flood, we can anticipate consumer trends, personalize products, maximize yields, and reduce waste—all of which are crucial for creating an innovative, efficient, and sustainable future.

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Kisan ki Baat: एग्रो प्रोसेसिंग क्लस्टर क्या होता है? जानिए लाभ, उद्देश्य और संरचना

एग्रो प्रोसेसिंग क्लस्टर (Agro Processing Cluster) एक ऐसा औद्योगिक ढांचा है, जो कृषि उत्पादों को मूल्य वर्धन (Value Addition) के लिए एक ही स्थान पर विभिन्न प्रसंस्करण इकाइयों के रूप में विकसित किया जाता है। इसका उद्देश्य किसानों को बेहतर बाजार, रोजगार, और किसानों की आय में बढ़ोतरी सुनिश्चित करना है। एग्रो प्रोसेसिंग क्लस्टर की परिभाषा एग्रो प्रोसेसिंग क्लस्टर एक ऐसा भू-भाग होता है जहाँ कृषि…

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By combining our extensive industry expertise with cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships, we engineer next-generation synthesis solutions that redefine quality and innovation in Pharma, Agro, Fine & Specialty Chemicals, CRO, and CDMO. Our approach is driven by a passion for excellence, a deep understanding of market needs, and a commitment to sustainable and scalable solutions. As industries evolve, we remain at the forefront, pioneering advancements that contribute to long-term success and progress

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Exploring the Market Potential of JKUAT’s Watermelon Wine and Other Fruit Products

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Kenya, which has been researching the production of wine from fruits such as cactuses, bananas and pineapples, will sharpen its focus on the commercialisation of its existing watermelon wine in 2025. In addition to its watermelon wine, JKUAT’s Food Technology Centre has been developing products such as yoghurts, fruit and…