Regulatory & Policy

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago