Norway’s Seafood Exports Hold Steady at NOK 17.8Bn in September

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 17.8 billion in September 2026, broadly unchanged from the same month last year, as record salmon volumes offset lower exports of trout and several wild-caught species. According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, Norway’s seafood exports have reached NOK 133....

Victoria Partners with Dairy Australia to Expand Dairy Exports across Asia

The Victorian Government has partnered with Dairy Australia to strengthen international market access and support the continued growth of Victoria’s dairy exports across Greater China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Under the partnership, Victoria’s Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle a...

Norwegian Saba Nouveau Mackerel Arrives in Japan for Seasonal Seafood Tradition

Norwegian mackerel has returned to Japan as the first catch of the 2026 season arrives in Tokyo, coinciding with the Norway Seafood Festival. The ‘Saba Nouveau’ mackerel was flown fresh from Norway to Japan on September 11, marking the sixth year of the seasonal seafood tradition. Inspi...

US to Ban Imports of Certain Canadian Alcoholic Beverages from September 29

The United States will ban imports of certain alcoholic beverages from Canada from September 29, 2026, escalating an ongoing trade dispute over Canada’s treatment of US alcoholic beverages. Under a new presidential proclamation issued by US President Donald J. Trump, specified Canadian alcoho...

Norway’s Seafood Exports Hit Record NOK 16 Billion in August

Norway’s seafood exports reached a record NOK 16 billion in August 2026, rising by NOK 1.9 billion, or 14 per cent, compared with the same month last year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). The strong performance came despite a significantly stronger Norwegian krone, with high...

Australia and Vietnam Forge Stronger Partnership in Agriculture and Food Trade

Australia and Vietnam have strengthened agricultural ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agriculture and Sustainable Development, opening new avenues for cooperation in agricultural policy, sustainable fisheries and forestry management, biosecurity, food safety and trade....

Norway’s Seafood Exports Hit Record NOK 15.6 Billion in July

Norway’s seafood exports reached a record NOK 15.6 billion in July 2026, up 13 per cent year on year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). The NOK 1.8 billion increase was driven primarily by higher salmon volumes and prices, along with price gains for cod, mackerel and trout. &l...

Australian Wine Exports Decline as Global Consumption Hits 60-Year Low

Australian wine exports declined by 7 per cent in value to $2.30 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 598 million litres in the year ended June 2026, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report.  This is the first time that export volume has fallen below 600 million litres since 2004. How...

Australia’s Avocado Production, Exports Set to Reach Record Levels: Rabobank

Australia’s avocado industry is set for a strong recovery, with production and exports expected to reach record levels in the coming seasons, according to a new report by Rabobank’s RaboResearch division. The bank’s Global Avocado Update 2026 estimates that Australian avocado prod...

MLA Secures Australian Government Funding to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Sheepmeat in India

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has secured a $250,000 grant through the Australian Government's Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) Maitri Grants Program to accelerate the development of India's sheepmeat market and create new commercial opportunities for Australian sheepmeat producers...

Australia’s 2026 Winegrape Crush Falls to Lowest Level Since 2000 Amid Weak Global Demand

Australia's winegrape crush dropped to 1.27 million tonnes in 2026, marking its smallest harvest since 2000, according to Wine Australia's National Vintage Report 2026. Despite the significantly lower production, grape prices remained under pressure, highlighting continued weakness in domestic and g...

Australian Lamb Industry Prepares Response to US Safeguard Investigation on Imports

Australia's lamb industry has begun preparing its response after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) referred a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Sections 201 and 202 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The investigation w...

Norwegian Seafood Exports Hold Firm at NOK 84.5 Billion Despite Global Trade Headwinds

According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, reduced quotas for several wild-caught species led to lower export volumes but pushed prices to record levels Norway's seafood exports demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2026, reaching NOK 84.5 billion, down just 1 per cent from the same peri...

Australia-Developed Bravo Apples Enter China with Inaugural 80-Tonne Shipment

Bravo apples are the result of a cross between Royal Gala and the Western Australian Cripps Red variety Western Australia’s apple industry has achieved a major export milestone with the arrival of the first mainland Australian apple shipment into China, opening what is expected to become a mul...

EU Proposes New Restrictions on Russian Fish Imports Under Latest Sanctions Package

The move aims to further reduce Europe's dependence on Russian imports and prevent Belarus from serving as a route for circumventing trade restrictions The European Commission has proposed new restrictions on Russian fish and seafood imports as part of its latest sanctions package, marking the f...

Chile Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Philippine Food Market

The Philippines has become an increasingly important market for Chilean exporters Chile is seeking to expand trade opportunities in fresh fruit, seafood, pork and wine with the Philippines following the successful conclusion of the Chile-ASEAN Business Summit 2026 in Bangkok. Organised by Pro...

Norway Seafood Exports Decline Amid Global Trade and Supply Challenges

Salmon exports remained stable in volume at 111,062 tonnes, with export value edging up 1 per cent to NOK 9.6 billion Norway’s seafood exports remained under pressure in May 2026, with total exports declining 1 per cent year-on-year to NOK 13.4 billion amid geopolitical tensions, trade barrier...

Australian Wine Exports to Canada Surge as Premium Demand Accelerates

In the 12 months to March 2026, Australian wine exports to Canada rose 24 per cent in value to $188 million and 15 per cent in volume to 69 million litres Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing t...

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