Regulatory Policy & Safety
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Fairtrade International calls for responsible and sustainable business practices
KENYA- Fairtrade International, a globally recognized and trusted sustainability label, has issued a call for collaboration between farmers, exporters, and government bodies to empower horticultural…
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TOPAN calls for decentralization of tomato production for value addition
NIGERIA – The Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has called for decentralization of tomato production to boost sustainability and market growth. Recently,…
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Uganda reveals plans to privatize Soroti Fruit factory after years of making losses
UGANDA – The Ugandan government has begun searching for a private entity to assume control of the Soroti fruit factory, which produces Teso juice (Teju)…
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Kenya Ports Authority introduces fast-track lanes to hasten fresh produce and flowers exports
KENYA – The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has introduced a fast-track mechanism at the Port of Mombasa to enable faster handling of perishable fresh produce…
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Nigeria’s regulator NAFDAC raises alarm on artificial ripening of fruits
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned consumers not to consume fruits that have been artificially ripened…