Agriculture & Food

From 28 September, importers opt in KRA PINs directly via the Single Window System, with NEMA and KenTrade citing 24/7 availability and fewer manual-processing delays.

The appointment lands amid closer scrutiny of packaging producers’ costs and capital allocation, as investors watch sector-wide margin recovery and cash generation.

A one-way valve releases CO₂ from roasted beans without letting oxygen in, preserving flavour, scent, and product standards through transit, storage, and retail display, the company said.

This shift demands packaging that can withstand food service distribution, where bulk formats and durable containers must protect product integrity across varied handling conditions.

The Commissioner condemns plastic/packaging dumping, urges better recycling for city image, echoing East African municipal pressure as packaged goods rise.

Pointing to sustainability-driven waste investments, the assessment cited an Apapa, Lagos packaging hub processing 13,000 tonnes of PET yearly and supporting ~1,000 informal collectors.

Enabling at-source separation of plastic, paper, and metal, PecoDrop brings ISPES environmental solutions to workplaces, boosting material recovery and cutting landfill-bound recyclables.

The decree targets single-use plastic packaging for pre-packaged vegetables below 1.5kg, along with single-use flexible packaging for hospitality cosmetics, beauty, and hygiene products thrown away before the next guest arrives.

With expanded permissions, Pyramid Technoplast integrates collection, reclamation, and reuse into its core manufacturing, handling external packaging waste beyond its own scrap streams.

Dedebaş: cost is key, Türkiye’s wood prices vs competitors squeeze packaging manufacturers/exporters.