Regulatory & Policy

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…

5 days 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,…

2 weeks ago

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…

3 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…

3 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 months ago

Cameroon exempts local flours from VAT in push to curb wheat imports

CAMEROON - Effective January 1, 2025, flours made from locally sourced corn, yam, cassava, and plantain are now exempt from…

3 months ago