Food Safety & Quality
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US puts more land under GM crops, Mexico maintains stand on GM corn ban
USA- A recent US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (ERS) report reveals that close to 55% of the total harvested cropland in the United…
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NAFDAC cracks down on unbranded cereals, safeguarding Nigeria’s consumers
NIGERIA – In a resounding call to action, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to…
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Tanzanian cashew nut farmers guided on proper use of pesticides for global competitiveness
TANZANIA – Tanzanian cashew nut farmers have received a crucial piece of advice that could potentially transform their industry – the importance of using the…
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Austrian Anton Paar acquires Germany-based Brabender to enhance flour analysis capabilities
GERMANY– Austrian leading technology firm Anton Paar has acquired the renowned German company, Brabender, enhancing its flour analysis capabilities. The culmination of this acquisition has…
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Fraud as Russian feed manufacturers use GMOs despite harsh state restrictions
RUSSIA- A report by the Russian State Center for Animal Feed and Drug Standardization and Quality (VGNKI) indicates that about 10% of Russian feed analyzed…