Regulatory & Policy

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…

6 months 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,…

6 months 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…

6 months 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…

6 months 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…

7 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…

7 months ago

Kenya moves to address unsold tea stock as industry faces market challenges

KENYA - The Kenyan government and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have introduced a series of measures aimed at…

7 months ago

EU introduces comprehensive packaging waste regulations to reduce environmental impact

EUROPE - The European Union has published new regulations aimed at reducing packaging waste and curbing the use of hazardous…

7 months ago

NAFDAC shuts down Aba Cemetery Market over counterfeit wine, beverage production

NIGERIA - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has, for the second time, shut down…

7 months ago

Kenya launches US$1.3M initiative to boost milk safety

KENYA – The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has publicized a four-year initiative aimed at transforming the country’s informal dairy sector…

7 months ago