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South Africa Advances Legal Protections for Rooibos in Global Markets

South Africa is actively defending the rooibos plant’s identity and associated indigenous rights as global demand surges. Following trademark disputes and benefit-sharing agreements, rooibos secured EU Protected Designation of Origin status in 2021, while tariff reductions in China promise expanded market access. Thes…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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