May 2023
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Tanzania establishes 37 laboratories to test toxic pesticides
TANZANIA – To prevent the entry of pesticides, herbicides, and other consumable chemicals into the nation, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) has…
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FAO leads evaluation of national food control system in Uganda
UGANDA – Uganda has become the latest beneficiary of the Food and Agriculture’s (FAO’s) “Strengthening of Capacities and Governance in Food and Phytosanitary Control,” project.…
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Dairy company Müller recalls six Cadbury-branded desserts
GERMANY – Dairy company Müller has recalled six Cadbury-branded desserts including Flake and Crunchie chocolate desserts over fears they could be contaminated with Listeria. The company…
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Will the war in Sudan disrupt gum Arabic supplies? Industry experts weigh in
SUDAN – The ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) raises the question of whether the supply…
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WHO, FAO settle for “cell-based food” as universal name for meat grown in the lab
GLOBAL – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United nations (FAO) have settled for “Cell-based food” as the…