Food Safety Africa Midweek 32 News

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Researchers call for ban on fishing in Lake Nakuru

KENYA?– Researchers have emphasized the need for a ban on the harvesting and consumption of fish from Lake Nakuru which is believed to contain toxic chemicals. .?. .?Read More

KDB nabs illegally imported milk

KENYA?– Officials have nabbed 16 tonnes of illegally imported powdered milk in the Eastleigh area, Nairobi with labels detailing their expiry dates removed and ready for repackaging. . .?Read More

Uganda to review agrochemicals regulations

UGANDA?- The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries in Uganda is reviewing draft regulations intending to impose punitive penalties against the sale or dealership of substandard agrochemicals, streamlining importation processes, and ensuring accountability across the sector. . . .Read More

NARO welcomes new Directors

UGANDA?- The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has appointed four new Directors to ensure the Organisation continues to serve the country effectively. . . . Read More

Rwanda readies to regulate biotechnology

RWANDA?– Rwanda’s Cabinet has greenlighted the national biosafety draft law to pave the way for responsible development and application of biotechnology. . . . Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

Aldi aims to cut down on food waste

UK?– In line with its goal of halving its food waste by 2030, Aldi supermarket is looking to do away with “use by” dates to encourage shoppers to rely on their senses by employing the “sniff test” to determine the freshness of milk. . . . Read More

Study investigates efficacy of cleaning, sanitation practices in blueberry industry

U.S?– A Center for Produce Safety-funded research has emphasized the critical role of proper cleaning in maintaining food safety standards during blueberry harvesting. .?. . Read More

CGIAR appoints new boss

GLOBAL?- Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) Chief Scientist, has joined the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR) as its Executive Managing Director.?. . . Read More

Aleph Farms takes cultivated meat to Swiss consumers

SWITZERLAND?- Israeli-based start-up Aleph Farms has applied to regulators in Switzerland seeking permission to commercialize cultivated meat in Switzerland.?. . . Read More

New study links added sugars to Kidney Stone risk

CHINA?– A study published in the journal “Frontiers in Nutrition” has delved into the dark corners of dietary habits to uncover an association between added sugar consumption and kidney stones.?. . . Read More