Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Dutch cultivated meat industry receives a boost after lawmakers vote in favour of tastings
NETHERLANDS – The Dutch House of Representatives have voted in favour of a motion requesting that cultivated meat producers be allowed to conduct tasting sessions…
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Rite Foods expands market share by attaining globally recognized Halal Certification
NIGERIA – Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of carbonated soft drinks, premium table water, energy drink and sausage rolls, has been certified by the…
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India announces tax cuts on crude palm oil in move to shield consumers from high prices
INDIA – India has reduced its tax on crude palm oil (CPO) imports to 5% from 7.5% in an effort to rein in local prices of…
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Mexico seizes Kellogg’s cartoon-festooned cereals in fight against obesity
MEXICO – Mexico has seized 380,000 boxes of Kellogg’s cereals that feature cartoon mascots as it doubles its fight against rising cases of obesity among children. …
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India greenlights US pork imports in exchange for greater access to US fresh produce market
INDIA – India has ended a long-standing trade barrier on US agricultural trade and has agreed to allow US pork imports to enter the country. The recent…