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- June 2, 2025
Kenya halts Rainforest Alliance certification for tea factories over high costs, limited farmer benefits
KENYA – The Government of Kenya has suspended all Rainforest Alliance certification and audit processes for tea factories across the country, citing concerns over high
Coca-Cola launches ‘Charged’ in South Africa amid scrutiny over bottle recycling claims
SOUTH AFRICA/EUROPE – Coca-Cola South Africa has launched Charged, a strawberry-flavored sparkling energy drink, expanding its range of non-traditional beverage offerings. The drink, which contains
Kenya waives packaging tax to boost tea sector, eyes direct export markets
KENYA – In a bold policy shift aimed at revamping Kenya’s tea sector, the government has announced the removal of taxes on packaging materials used
Varun Beverages expands local milk procurement in Zambia
ZAMBIA – Varun Beverages Zambia has announced plans to increase its procurement of raw milk from local dairy farmers, stepping in to fill the supply
Golden Africa Kenya attains FSSC 22000 certification
KENYA – Golden Africa Kenya Limited has obtained the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000, placing it among a small group of edible oil manufacturers
African Originals becomes Africa’s first gin and cider B Corp
KENYA – Nairobi-based beverage company African Originals has become the first gin and cider manufacturer in Africa to earn B Corporation certification, a designation awarded
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