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…
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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…
Nigeria’s approval of GMO crops boosts Africa’s hopes for the technology
NIGERIA– Nigeria’s decision to approve the introduction of genetically modified (GM) cowpea and cotton has…
Flipkart and Amazon appeal for more time to comply with new FDI policy
ASIA – Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart have appealed to the Indian government seeking more time…
China approves five genetically modified crop imports amid US talks
CHINA – China has approved five new genetically modified crops for import in the midst…
Tanzania grants free market access for Uganda soya, sugar and sunflower
TANZANIA – Tanzanian government through the Ministry of Trade has said that Sugar, sunflower and…
Tanzania government decides to buy cashew nuts stock as dealers cry foul
TANZANIA – Tanzanian President John Magufuli has officially announced that the government would buy all…
Salt producers form association to address iodine deficiency
ETHIOPIA – Iodized-salt producing companies in Ethiopia have established a new association in bid to…
Malaysia to introduce tax on sugary soft drinks and juices
MALAYSIA – Malaysia is set to introduce a tax on ‘high sugar’ beverages including juices…
FDA considers requirement to label sesame as an allergen on packaged foods
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation into the…
United Kingdom hikes wine duty but freezes duty on beer, spirits and cider
UK – United Kingdom Chancellor Phillip Hammond has announced that duty tax on wine will…
Karan Beef and PIC deal to go ahead despite collusion fine
SOUTH AFRICA – The Competition Commission has said that Karan Beef’s collusion fine may unlikely…
Grain millers of Zimbabwe fault bakers’ attempt to double bread price
ZIMBABWE – Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has faulted attempt by bakers to increase…
Tanzania’s food regulator to remove ‘unnecessary’ clearance procedures at the Port
TANZANIA – Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) plans to remove unnecessary food and drug clearance…
Associated Foods of Zimbabwe implements ISO 22 000 targeting export market
ZIMBABWE – The spreads and nuts company, Associated Foods of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has implemented ISO…
Bakhresa Group halts flour exports to Kenya on inapt tax rules
TANZANIA – Bakhresa Group which operates one of the largest flour mill in Tanzania has…
Carrefour joins the IBM Food Trust platform to implement food traceability standard
EUROPE – Carrefour, a European leader in food traceability through the gradual application of blockchain…
Irish Senate passes alcohol law, introducing minimum price and labelling
IRELAND – Ireland has adopted legislation on the risks associated with alcohol consumption, for the…
Tanzania’s milk import fees increases 13-fold amidst a series of bans
TANZANIA – The government of Tanzania has introduced new regulations which will require milk importers…
Tanzania’s chicken import ban bites as shortage looms
TANZANIA – Tanzania is facing a chicken shortage with rising retail prices, months after banning…
FDA to examine use of ‘milk, cheese, and yogurt’ terms in labeling plant-based products
USA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States is reviewing the…