Food & Beverage

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  Guld of Guinea a piracy hotspot, says IMB

  The Gulf of Guinea saw a spike in piracy incidents in 2020, accounting for 95 per cent of crew kidnappings.

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  Law to curb anonymous companies is enacted in US

  The legislation is designed to end the incorporation of anonymous shell companies used to launder criminal profits.

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  South Africa: beware illicit liquor after bottlecap theft

  Theft at a warehouse raises fears criminals may refill used bottles with illegal alcohol and sell it to consumers.

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  Australia’s meat sector taps Oritain for traceability system

  The two organisations say they will develop ‘origin fingerprints’ for Australian beef and lamb to help fight food fraud.

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  House overturns Trump’s veto on anonymous US firms bill

  Corporate Transparency Act is part of annual defense spending bill, and is due for a Senate vote today.

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  FDA extends comment period on food traceability rule

  The initial comment period ran through November 23, but the regulator says it will now be extended to February 22.

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