Regulatory & Govt. Policy

Germany plans sugar tax on soft drinks by 2028 to boost health funding, cut consumption

Company becomes first to gain regulatory clearance for cultivated meat from two animal species after Singapore authorises duck following earlier chicken approval.

Kenyan sugarcane farmers oppose new Kes5,500 pricing directive, threaten strike as tensions rise over revenue sharing, consultation gaps, and government efforts to balance market conditions and industry sustainability.

Kenya reduces sugarcane prices to Kes 5,500 per tonne following market consultations, citing increased supply and the need to balance farmer earnings with miller sustainability.

NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol production sites in Lagos, seizing N350 million in counterfeit drinks amid growing concerns over health risks and Nigeria’s expanding illicit beverage market.