Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Uganda court orders Boss Beverages to pay US$191.8K to ABSA Bank
High Court rules in favor of Absa Bank Uganda, allowing recovery of Ugx 710 million from Boss Beverages through sale of mortgaged property.
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Tongaat Hullett avoids liquidation as IDC, Vision Consortium strike rescue deal
Tongaat Hulett remains in business rescue after a deal between IDC and Vision Consortium averts liquidation and secures funding to stabilize operations.
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Ghana maintains cocoa producer prices for 2026 light crop season
Ghana has retained cocoa prices for the 2026 light crop season while Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire renewed calls for increased local processing and value addition.
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Poultry, pork and tilapia included in Angola’s new 20% local sourcing requirement
New regulation requires importers to source at least 20% of selected food products from domestic producers.
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European Commission issues new guidance on EU packaging rules
New EU guidance clarifies packaging responsibilities, reusable systems and refillable containers, giving beverage producers and hospitality businesses greater certainty before PPWR rules take effect in 2026.