Trade & Markets Updates
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Jerry Hagedorn named as National Confectioners Association board chair
Hagedorn brings decades of experience in the confectionery industry, having served as Vice Chair of the NCA and led its Chocolate Council.
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South Korea’s main Muslim group, KMF, recognises cultivated meat as halal
The Korean Muslim Federation (KMF) has issued a fatwa allowing cultivated meat under several conditions to address the growing demand for Halal protein alternatives..
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West African nations seek illegal fishing solutions in regional meeting
Experts from ECOWAS countries have met in Côte d’Ivoire to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The discussions focus on cooperation, law harmonization, and strategies to protect fisheries.
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JBS to move forward with NYSE listing as shareholder obstacle clears
The world’s largest meat processor is advancing efforts to list on the New York Stock Exchange after a key shareholder’s decision to abstain from voting removes a major hurdle for the IPO.
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BerryWorld Strawberries win top award in New Zealand
The company’s strawberries received gold at the 2025 Outstanding Food Producers Awards, marking a major achievement in fresh produce.