Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott row intensifies as Ecuadorian supermarket chain pulls ice creams from shelves
ECUADOR – Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott row is getting thicker by the day, threatening the existence of the brand in countries with strong ties…
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UK consumers to face higher food prices as government regulations on junk food come into force
UK – The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that consumers will inevitably face higher food and drink prices if manufacturers are forced to…
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South Africa’s newly launched herbal tea brand Bospresso gains Rainforest Alliance certification
SOUTH AFRICA – South African beverage firm, BOS Brands, has launched a Rooibos espresso dubbed Bospresso. Rooibos also known as bush tea or red tea,…
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Federal regulations critical in ensuring safety of CBD products – Consumer Brands
USA – The Consumer Brands Association has renewed its call for urgent government action on cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, asserting that federal engagement is critical to ensuring consumer safety. The call…
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Ghana suspends importation of poultry from neighboring countries following bird-flu outbreak
GHANA – Ghana is on high alert following reported cases of spread of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in the country, that could affect about…