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Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
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Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Carlo Borzaga
BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The Venice Foundation for Peace Research and the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] have launched a Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Prof.…
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Interview: ICAO President Hodong KANG
BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation [ ICAO ] is a sectoral body of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], founded in 1951 to represent global agricultural cooperatives. Its…
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO
GENEVA, May 12, 2026 — There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health…
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EBRD net profit drops 23.5 percent in 2025 despite strong investment growth
LONDON, May 12, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [ EBRD ] recorded a strong financial year in 2025, posting a net profit of €1.3 billion, down 23.5 percent…
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International Day of Argania 2026: Cooperatives safeguard heritage, empower women and protect the future
BRUSSELS, May 11, 2026 — Every year on May 10, the International Day of Argania recognises the cultural, environmental and socio-economic importance of the argan tree and the communities that sustain it.…
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Africa CDC and Ethiopia officially launch CPHIA 2026 to advance Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda
ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public…
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Digital tools continue to transform farming in Southeast Asia
MANILA, May 10, 2026 — Digital technologies are continuing to transform agriculture across Southeast Asia, offering new opportunities for millions of small-scale farmers who produce the bulk of the region’s food. For…
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New research shows how a carefully selected mix of coffee varieties unlocks higher yields in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, May 10, 2026 — New research conducted in Côte d’Ivoire shows that planting a mix of six rigorously tested and validated robusta coffee varieties can increase yields by up to 86…
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APPO SG Ghezali to address AEW 2026 as African Energy Bank nears launch
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — Farid Ghezali, Secretary General [SG] of the African Petroleum Producers Organization [APPO], will take the stage at African Energy Week [ AEW ] 2026, taking place October…
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