SOUTH AFRICA – The plant-based food category has showcased fast growth over the years, edging out a substantial market share…
Read MoreIdentity crisis for plant-based foods in South Africa as government bans use of meat-like terms
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UK steps up support to Ukraine food producers with move to cut import taxes to zero
UK – The United Kingdom has stepped up its support for Ukrainian food producers with its recent decision to cut…
Read MoreKakuzi awarded global certification for sustainable water resources management under GLOBALG.A. P
KENYA – Kenyan fresh food producer and exporter Kakuzi Plc, has received a global certification confirming that it’s Avocado and…
Read MoreChina moves to protect grain reserves, announces early suspension of wheat auctions
CHINA — China has announced an earlier than expected suspension to weekly wheat auctions from state reserves in an effort…
Read MoreIndia plastic straws ban to affect US$790m juice and dairy products market
INDIA – A plastic straws ban which is expected to take effect on July 1 in India is sending shockwaves across…
Read MoreUganda launches standards to facilitate safety, commercialization of edible insects
UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition and…
Read MoreDutch cultivated meat industry receives a boost after lawmakers vote in favour of tastings
NETHERLANDS – The Dutch House of Representatives have voted in favour of a motion requesting that cultivated meat producers be…
Read MoreRite Foods expands market share by attaining globally recognized Halal Certification
NIGERIA – Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of carbonated soft drinks, premium table water, energy drink and sausage rolls,…
Read MoreIndia announces tax cuts on crude palm oil in move to shield consumers from high prices
INDIA – India has reduced its tax on crude palm oil (CPO) imports to 5% from 7.5% in an effort to…
Read MoreMexico seizes Kellogg’s cartoon-festooned cereals in fight against obesity
MEXICO – Mexico has seized 380,000 boxes of Kellogg’s cereals that feature cartoon mascots as it doubles its fight against rising…
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