News on Chips and Snacks from Rwanda

Winnaz Potato Chips plant in Rwanda scales up production five-fold
January 25, 2018

Winnaz Potato Chips plant in Rwanda scales up production five-fold

The Hollanda Fair Foods potato processing plant in Rwanda, which produces the Winnaz Crisps brand, is set to scale up its chips production capacity five-fold.
Government Rwanda plans privatisation of Nyabihu Potato Processing Plant
January 04, 2018

Government Rwanda plans privatisation of Nyabihu Potato Processing Plant

The Government of Rwanda is in the process of privatising the Nyabihu District-based potato processing plant amid tight market and low production capacity, according to the The New Times.
Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda
November 12, 2017

Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda

BlackPace Africa Group has bought Ndiyo Business Group, a major producer of salted potato chips in Rwanda.
Olusegun Paul Andrew, the chairman of BlackPace Africa Group (left) and  Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (right) exchange documents
September 07, 2017

Nigeria based BlackPace Group brings potato supply chain and potato processing knowledge to Rwanda

The government of Rwanda has signed a multimillion dollar deal with a Nigerian investor, the Blackpace Africa Group, to revamp and develop Rwanda’s potato industry and help make the country a key producer and exporter of potato products.
Potato Processing Plant Rwanda not buying potatoes, say Nyabihu farmers
June 09, 2016

Potato Processing Plant Rwanda not buying potatoes, say Nyabihu farmers

Potato farmers in Nyabihu district in Rwanda are at crossroads after a factory recently built in their region has failed to buy all their potatoes.
Winnaz potato chips take on Lay's in Rwanda
May 04, 2016

Winnaz potato chips take on Lay's in Rwanda

Pascal Murasira, co-founder and managing partner of Rwanda-based Hollanda FairFoods, tells about the opportunities and challenges for his company that manufactures potato chips under the brand name Winnaz.
Opening Potato Processing plant adds value for farmers in Rwanda
March 11, 2016

New Potato Processing plant adds value for farmers in Rwanda

In Rwanda a new potato processing plant was opened, with the capacity to produce four potato products; chips, french fries, whole peeled potato, and whole cleaned potatoes for sale to super markets and schools.
Rwanda potato farmers to get Processing Plant
October 23, 2014

Rwanda potato farmers to get Processing Plant

Plans are underway to construct an Irish potato processing plant in Musanze District to cut down post-harvest losses, Tony Nsanganira, the State Minister for Agriculture, has said.

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