May 2023
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UK Health Security Agency links Shigella outbreak to spring onions imported from Egypt
UK – The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has through whole genome sequencing been able to link a 2021 Shigella outbreak in England to spring onions imported…
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Dubai Central Laboratory accredited as reference laboratory for food product authenticity testing
UAE – Marks and Spencer has accredited the Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) of the Dubai Municipality to act as a reference lab for tests linked…
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Tanzania secures US$ 72.8 million from Japan to boost agricultural production
TANZANIA – Tanzania has signed a loan agreement worth US$ 72.8 million with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the implementation of the Tanzania…
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Post Holdings invests in expanding Michael Foods facility
US – The US-based consumer packaged goods holding company Post Holdings Inc. has invested in the expansion of its Michael Foods manufacturing and distribution facility…
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Kenya sets up new AI station for pigs, steps up measures to ward off competition in deep sea fishing
KENYA -The Kenyan government has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC) to establish an Artificial Insemination (AI) station…