India introduces new regulations to limit trans fats in food items
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSI) has introduced new laws…
Regulatory & Govt. Policy
Delhi’s new excise policy recommendation may result in restrictive trade practices – Liquor manufacturers
INDIA – Leading liquor manufacturers in the Indian state of New Delhi have raised objections…
Post-Brexit trade system creates new headache for UK meat exporters as delays cause imminent loss of EU market
UK – The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has bemoaned the delays at the borders…
Canada injects US$128m into food inspection agency to strengthen food safety system
CANADA – The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing CAD 162.6 million…
JBS to increase exports to china following lifting of ban on two JBS meat plants
CHINA – JBS, a Brazilian company that is the world’s largest processor of fresh beef…
India Tea Traders Association raises concerns over implementation of online auction system
INDIA – The Federation of All India Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), the apex body of…
Potato growing regions in Kenya enforce the 50kg packaging rule
KENYA – Potato farmers in Kenya are expected to earn more in coming months after…
UK’s Wine and Spirit Association releases new guidance for alcoholic drink substitutes
UK – The British Wine and Spirit Trade Association has produced new guidance around the…
EU food safety authority approves yellow mealworms as safe for consumption
EUROPE – European citizens might soon have yellow mealworms at their plates following an approval…
Tough times for German and French vintners as US imposes punitive tariffs on their high-alcohol wine
US – German and French wine producers are facing a new challenge in accessing the…
UK joins the International Grain Council after exiting the European Union
UK – After leaving the European Union, the United Kingdom has joined the International Grains…
China to boost corn production amid spike in demand and drop in national reserves
CHINA — Chinese authorities have revealed that the nation will be keen on increasing its…
US Food and Drug Administration approves use of “Potassium Salt” on ingredient labels
US – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of…
Kenya lifts ban on Ugandan sugar, limits imports to 90,000 tonnes annually
UGANDA – Ugandan sugar millers can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the lifting…
Kenya ventures into lucrative edible insects market with publication of national standards
KENYA – Kenya has established the world’s first national standards regulating the production, handling and…
UK steps up efforts to protect animal welfare, mulls banning live animal exports
UK – The United Kingdom is stepping up efforts to protect the welfare of animals…
Food facilities in US required to renew their registration with FDA before end of the year
US – The United States Food and Drug Administration has directed that all human and…
Singapore pushes food innovation limits becoming the first country to approve lab grown meat
SINGAPORE – Singapore, a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia and one of the…
China takes fight against Covid-19 to frozen foods, enhances testing and slams breaks on imports
CHINA – In China where the first cases of Corona Virus were reported back in…
Kenyan standard body sets new rules for fresh produce test by retailers
KENYA – Retailers in Kenya will be required to comply with new regulations of ensuring…
Agricultural agency efforts bear fruits as Nigeria records decline in rejection of agro exports
NIGERIA – The number of queries and rejection cases of exported agricultural produce from Nigeria…
Nestle Nigeria headquarters reopened after agreement to pay disputed lottery fees
NIGERIA – The federal government of Nigeria through the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has…
Kenyan scientists push for the adoption of GM technology
KENYA – The ban of Genetically Modified (GM) technology imposed in the country since 2012…
South Africa’s Spier Wine becomes first winery to receive Control Union vegan accreditation
SOUTH AFRICA – Spier Wine Farm, producer of the Seeward and 21 Gables wines, has…