Business of Food

China’s Mission to Quit American Produce Takes It to Africa

After avocados from South Africa, honey from Tanzania and mutton from Madagascar, it’s Angola’s turn to ink lucrative deals with Beijing.  

China is particularly trying to wean itself off US soybeans.

Photographer: Ben Brewer/Bloomberg
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Welcome to the Business of Food newsletter, covering how the world feeds itself in a changing economy and climate. This week, Candido Mendes looks at China’s search for food supplies in Africa. Any tips or feedback? Email food czar Agnieszka de Sousa. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, please do so here.