Regulatory & Policy

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…

4 days 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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

4 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago

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,…

4 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago