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- April 13, 2025
Kenya bans tea hawking in sweeping industry crackdown to curb quality decline
KENYA – The Government of Kenya has intensified regulatory oversight over the tea sector by banning the hawking and roadside collection of green leaf, in
African Coffee Roasters launches Kenya’s first certified organic coffee
KENYA – Kenya’s coffee industry has reached a major milestone with the launch of its first certified organic coffee under the Traceable Organic Coffee from
Nigeria strengthens cold chain infrastructure to boost food security
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing cold chain infrastructure in Nigeria to improve food security and reduce post-harvest losses. Minister
Nigeria’s cocoa exports surge amid global market dynamics
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s cocoa exports witnessed an extraordinary 606 percent surge in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching N1.2 trillion (US$0.78 billion) from N171 billion
Lagos butchers struggle as soaring cow prices threaten livelihoods
NIGERIA – The Lagos State Butchers’ Association has raised concerns over the escalating cost of cows, warning that the crisis is making it increasingly difficult
Togo mandates local sourcing for fish, poultry imports in new trade rule
TOGO – Togo’s Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Resources has introduced a new requirement for importers of fish, poultry meat, and related products. Starting February
UFlex secures USFDA approval for recycled polyethylene in food packaging
INDIA – India’s largest multinational flexible packaging company, UFlex, has become the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug
Kenya’s coffee sector reforms set to boost farmers’ earnings in 2025
KENYA – Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured coffee farmers of increased earnings this year, citing key government interventions aimed at improving production and
Kenya’s macadamia export ban sparks industry divide
KENYA – Kenya’s macadamia industry is at a crossroads following the government’s decision to reinstate a ban on the export of unprocessed nuts. The move,
Botswana lifts ban on South African vegetable imports
BOTSWANA/SOUTH AFRICA – Botswana has officially lifted its ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, marking a significant milestone for agricultural trade in the Southern