GLOBAL – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization have released a new framework for identifying chemical hazards in water used across agrifood systems. Global water supplies are facing mounting pressure. More than 70% of freshwater withdrawals are now used for agriculture,
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AFRICA – Ten African Union member countries recently completed comprehensive assessments of their national food control systems, producing a report that identifies strengths, gaps, and strategic priorities. The countries, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Mauritius, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, are also members of the Common Market for Eastern
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AFRICA – The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the FS4Africa project co-funded by the European Union, has launched the Africa Food Safety Operators Network, a digital platform designed to consolidate food safety data across African markets. Foodborne illnesses continue to affect millions across Africa each year.
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RWANDA — Authorities in Rwanda have ordered Joyland Company Ltd, the producer of the popular Salama Juice brand, to suspend operations indefinitely after inspectors discovered alarming food safety violations, poor hygiene, and unsafe working conditions at its Nyarugenge-based factory. The shutdown followed a five-day nationwide crackdown from October 13–17,
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RWANDA – Rwanda is advancing the use of machine learning and satellite imagery to monitor crops, improve resource efficiency, and enhance the profitability of farming, according to Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Speaking during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting held in
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LIBERIA – Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Soils4Liberia Project, a $4.3 million (US$5M) initiative to map and classify soils across all 15 counties, in a move designed to strengthen data-driven and climate-smart agriculture. The project, funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with the International
INDIA — Agri-food and climate technology company TraceX Technologies has introduced an AI-powered compliance platform to help Indian exporters prepare for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which takes effect in December 2025. The new Agentic AI Tool automates the preparation and submission of Due Diligence Statements (DDS), documents
FRANCE – bioMérieux, a global manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic solutions, has introduced the Gene-Up Pro HRM, a DNA-based testing method designed to detect heat-resistant molds (HRM) in juices and concentrates. Developed in collaboration with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the new solution reduces testing times from the industry-standard 15
GERMANY – Minebea Intec, a Germany-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, has introduced three new MiNexx weight indicators alongside the MiNexx 3000 floor scale. The launch, taking place ahead of the PPMA Show 2025 in Birmingham from September 23–25, aims to address growing industry demands for
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ITALY – KPM Analytics has completed a major expansion of its vision inspection system manufacturing facility in Pergine Valsugana, Trento, Italy, increasing its production footprint to 22,000 square feet. The investment is aimed at addressing rising global demand for in-line food inspection solutions, especially from baking and snack manufacturers
