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The Government of Tanzania uses a conservative, precautionary approach to manage genetically engineered (GE) products in the country.

Angola currently does not allow the use of agricultural biotechnology in production, and imports containing genetically engineered (GE) components are limited to food aid.

Submission of the application for environmental release of Ghana’s first genetically engineered (GE) product, Bt cowpea, to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) for approval is still pending...

On October 7, 2020, Brazil adopted additional requirements for the import of fresh fruits and materials of plant origin intended for propagation or reproduction into Brazil.

The National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) published new regulations on nutrition labeling of packaged food products.

South Africa has a robust and experienced regulatory system for genetically engineered (GE) products, which started with the publication of its “GMO” act in 1997.

In 2019, the Brazilian food service industry reached US$117 billion. The 2020 forecast was signaling to an upward trend; however, the COVID-19 outbreak reshaped this estimate.

On October 16, Brazil announced that it would suspend the import tariffs on corn, soybeans, soy meal, and soy oil from countries outside the Mercosur trade bloc.

Post forecasts milk production in 2020 down 3 percent, to 23.5 million metric tons (MMT).

Plentiful, and generally cheap, corn supplies in Brazil’s Center-West region have enticed investment in the corn ethanol sector over the last few years.

This report summarizes the list of major export certificates, documentations and other regulatory requirements to export food and agricultural products to Ethiopia.

South African citrus exports, both globally and to the United States (U.S.), are expected to reach record levels in 2020.