AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: Kenya’s standards agency warned traders not to use fruit-juice quality marks on miraa-infused drinks, which it says are not certified. In Nigeria, NAFDAC seized counterfeit alcohol packaging in Aba, while separate raids uncovered suspected fake-drink production in Lagos. Food Security: On World Food Day, Nigerian advocacy group CAPPA urged the government to put nutrition, affordability and food safety at the centre of food policy, not just production. Ghanaian Processing: Ekumfi Fruits & Juices says the removal of a 20% excise duty on local fruit juice could help lift production, expand pineapple farming and create jobs, easing constraints on its processing plant. Coffee and Cacao: A new US-funded research lab will work with small farmers in Africa and other regions on resilient crop varieties, farm management and processing. Kenyan Food Businesses: Glovo trained 50 Nakuru entrepreneurs in digital sales and operations, as the delivery platform reported more than $1 million in sales for local restaurant and retail partners in 2025.
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