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AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES
KEBS to regulate Okra, uji power
KENYA - The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)is set to scrutinize two popular products, Uji Power and Okra, in the wake of their surging popularity among Kenyan youth. . . . Read More
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KENYA - We are extremely grateful to our already confirmed ponsors for their kind contributions and continued support. . . . Read More
79% of Nigerians found to be food insecure
NIGERIA - The 2021 National Food Consumption and Micronutrients Survey report has revealed that only about 21 percent of Nigerian households are food secure, while 79 percent are food insecure. . . .Read More
PTNPA urges adherence to standards in nut industry
CÔTE D’IVOIRE - To foster international collaboration and address key concerns surrounding food safety, the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) recently concluded a fruitful trade visit to the Ivory Coast. . . . Read More
KALRO launches armyworm-resistant maize seeds
KENYA - The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO)has debuted new maize seed varieties designed to contain the spread of fall armyworms. . . . Read More
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GLOBAL NEWS HEADLINES
Nestlé suspends Perrier bottled water well in France
FRANCE - Nestlé has suspended a well in France that supplies water for its Perrier water brand due to a detected deviation in water quality across multiple batches. . . . Read More
Alabama to ban cell-cultured meat
USA - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of food products derived from cultured animal cells instead of live animals. . . . Read More
UK to standardize eco-labels
UK - A report compiled by the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has highlighted the need for commonality among the various methodologies used in voluntary eco-labeling schemes. . . . Read More
Weather-based model forecasts E.coli presence on lettuce
USA - Researchers have developed a predictive tool to assess how weather conditions impact the survival of pathogenic bacteria on crop surfaces. . . . Read More
FAO launches 10-year initiative against AMR
GLOBAL – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a 10-year initiative that seeks to provide countries with policy support and technical assistance to minimize the reliance on antibiotics in livestock production. . . . Read More