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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
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
ofi’s Digital Footprint Calculator earns Carbon Trust Certification for carbon footprinting accuracy
SINGAPORE – The Carbon Trust, a global climate change consultancy has certified global food ingredient supplier ofi’s digital footprint calculator. The certification affirms that the
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
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
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 stabilizing tea prices and tackling
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 substances in food packaging. The
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 the Aba Cemetery Market in
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 by enhancing milk safety, regulatory