KENYA – The Kenyan government is preparing to implement a new Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANTITRAC) as part of efforts to improve livestock management, enhance productivity, and address theft in the sector. Speaking during the official opening of the Nambale livestock sale yard in Busia County on Wednesday,
USA – dsm-firmenich has launched a new range of ModulaSENSE maskers designed to improve the taste of Vertis CanolaPRO, its rapeseed protein isolate, in ready-to-mix drinks and protein bars. The new maskers are now available in North America, with a European launch scheduled for September 2025. Developed using
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SWEDEN – Alfa Laval has introduced Clariot, an AI-powered condition monitoring system designed to improve operational efficiency and equipment reliability in hygienic processing environments. Developed based on insights from over 3,000 existing condition monitoring units globally, Clariot combines new hardware and software to deliver precise, real-time analysis and actionable
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USA – Tamarack Biotics, a food technology company based in Fresno, California, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its non-thermal UV light-based milk treatment process. The company’s TruActive technology is designed to eliminate pathogens in milk without the use of heat, enabling products
ITALY – Qwarzo, an Italian company specializing in next-generation materials, has expanded its footprint across Europe with global brands such as Starbucks and Lavazza adopting its silica-based coating technology for packaging applications. Developed over two decades of research and development, Qwarzo’s patented mineral-based coating provides a protective barrier against
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USA – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched CoDeveloper, an AI-powered research and development platform designed to accelerate food product formulation and support developers in overcoming technical challenges. Developed by IFT’s team of food scientists, the proprietary tool integrates the organization’s more than 85 years of peer-reviewed
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AFRICA – A European Union-funded project has concluded after three years, recording progress in strengthening food control and phytosanitary systems across 12 African Union Member States. The project was implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat.
SOUTH AFRICA – Bacterial pathogens and multidrug-resistant organisms are threatening food safety in South Africa’s fresh produce sector, according to recent research led by scientists at the University of Pretoria and the Water Research Commission. The team has found high levels of Escherichia coli and multidrug-resistant bacteria in surface
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KENYA – Kenya has withdrawn 77 pesticide products from the market and restricted the use of an additional 202 in a regulatory overhaul aimed at strengthening food safety and environmental protection. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the measures following a comprehensive review by the Pest Control Products Board
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AFRICA – Africa has published the first international standard for Good Research Management Practice (GRMP), setting a new global benchmark for research governance, ethics, and institutional development. The announcement was made during the 31st General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The
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