Regulatory & Policy

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…

4 days 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…

2 weeks 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…

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,…

1 month 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…

1 month 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

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

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…

3 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…

3 months ago