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Japanese miso maker Hanamaruki Foods Inc. announced it will sell a liquid version of shio-koji seasoning to US consumers starting around this summer. The product is currently on display at a natural food trade show in Anaheim, California. The company anticipates strong retail demand overseas amid rising popularity of fermented foods and koji.

March 05, 2026 Reported by AI

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has urged coffee suppliers and exporters to expedite shipments due to a downward trend in global prices. Prices have fallen by 30 percent in recent months, with further declines expected. The authority aims to meet export targets without additional losses.

The Indonesian government plans to export 1 million tons of premium rice in 2026 after achieving food self-sufficiency. Perum Bulog's rice reserve stands at 3.25 million tons, ensuring domestic needs are met. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that exports are almost certain this year.

January 04, 2026 Reported by AI

Federal trade authorities claim over 90,000 tons of sesame seeds and other export-ready oilseeds are sitting idle in warehouses. Officials from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, supported by federal police, are conducting inspections to push these commodities to global markets. This marks a tough challenge for Ethiopia's once-thriving pulses and oilseeds export sector, a key source of foreign currency.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced plans for export duties on coal and gold to offset large PPN restitutions and promote downstream processing. The policy was revealed during a working meeting with DPR Commission XI in Jakarta on December 8, 2025. Additionally, the government will revise natural resource export proceeds rules to require placement in state-owned banks for tighter supervision.

December 07, 2025 Reported by AI

BakeLand Egypt, a subsidiary of RMC Group, introduced its first locally produced alternative to imported bakery ingredients at Food Africa 2025, coinciding with export expansion to six new countries this year. The launch aligns with plans for a new facility to meet growing demand.