Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy

The proposed acquisition moves closer to completion after South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended approval, subject to public interest commitments.

The High Court ruled that EACC cannot investigate KTDA’s commodity loan arrangements, stating the matter falls outside the commission’s statutory mandate.

The proposed FDA guidance could encourage clearer disclosure of added caffeine in packaged foods, beverages and retail products without introducing mandatory labeling requirements.

If the proposals are implemented as described, orchards supplying fruit to the UK would need to register under the EU phytosanitary system.

The industry body also proposed alcohol-based taxation, women welfare initiatives, and de-addiction funding while highlighting revenue losses and rising illegal liquor seizures.