Govt. Policy & Regulatory
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India lifts restrictions on exports of wheat, wheat flour products
Lifting these restrictions marks a shift from a policy focused primarily on domestic supply protection to greater participation in international markets.
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Vandemoortele required to sell UK pastry facility after CMA ruling
The legally binding divestiture package serves as the mandatory structural remedy required to clear Vandemoortele’s acquisition of French frozen bakery peer Délifrance.
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GNT seeks US FDA approval for safflower concentrate to expand plant-based color options
If approved, the ingredient would provide manufacturers with another source of vibrant yellow color derived from an edible plant rather than petroleum-based synthetic colorants.
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Grain SA sees tighter margins for 2026/2027 summer grain season
Lower grain prices and high input costs are set to keep pressure on farm returns as producers plan for the 2026/2027 season.
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Eastern Cape launches grain programme as harvest shows mixed results across South Africa
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.