Regulatory & Govt. Policy

India could shift more sugarcane toward sugar production next season as weak rainfall threatens output and domestic inventories approach their lowest level in decades.

Proposed KES15.5 billion safeguard and refrigeration conditions deepen regulatory standoff over East Africa’s major brewing deal.

Rwanda has intensified efforts against illegal alcohol production, destroying seized ethanol and expanding enforcement measures across the country’s beverage sector.

Record sugar inventories and expectations of another bumper crop have intensified calls for export approvals to support farmers and stabilise the market.

Fairtrade International has increased minimum coffee prices while maintaining existing premiums to strengthen farmer incomes and improve supply chain resilience.