Govt. Policy & Regulatory

The new council will guide seed policy, improve certification and support Ghana’s plan to reduce reliance on imported seeds.

The proposed divestment is intended to resolve potential issues related to market concentration in the supply of frozen bakery products and pave the way for completion of one of the European bakery sector’s most significant transactions.

Industry group says government’s decision to keep the current wheat tariff framework unchanged could weaken local wheat production and increase pressure on farmers.

Grain SA says the government’s decision fails to address rising production costs and delays in the tariff system.

The landmark decision clears the path for ABF, which owns the Kingsmill brand, to finalize its acquisition of Hovis from the private equity firm Endless LLP.