Australian government approves release of QUT-developed GM banana

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has also notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) that it has approved QCAV-4 as suitable for human consumption The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish ba...

Phillippines National Food Hub to stimulate food and agro-industrial corridor

The hub is positioned as the country’s premium wholesale market and distribution hub for high-value and top-quality food products The PHP8.5-billion National Food Hub at the Clark Airport Complex is expected to stimulate the food and agro-industrial corridor in the northern part of Luzon, Alfr...

Australia’s barley and malt exports to Latin America increases

Over the past three years, the value of Australian barley exports to Latin America grew by +416 per cent in real terms to reach A$256.1 million in 2022–23 Australia’s barley and malt have made significant gains in Latin American markets over the past four years, driven by investments by indu...

Vietnam’s coffee export value doubles in January

According to the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (Vicofa), Vietnam's coffee production in the 2023-2024 crop will be 1.6-1.7 million tonnes Vietnam's coffee exports in January amounted to 230,000 tonnes, earning $623 million. This is a significant increase of 61.6 per cent in volume and 100.3 p...

Foodbank Australia sources record volume of food and groceries in 2023

The Foodbank Hunger Report 2023 confirmed food insecurity was experienced in 3.7 million households last year, more than all the households in Sydney and Melbourne combined Foodbank Australia revealed it sourced a record 51 million kilograms of food and groceries in 2023, the equivalent of 92 ...

Philippines to distribute rice instead of cash grants to poor Pinoys

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the high cost of rice has tempered the sharp decline in January inflation to 2.8 per cent due to lower cost of food, transport and utilities The Philippines Department of Agriculture is coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Devel...

Scottish salmon top food export from UK in 2023

Scottish salmon exports were far higher than the UK's second-largest food export, Cheddar cheese, as well as other popular British products like lamb and beef Scottish salmon was named the UK’s top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures. Sales of the nutritiou...

Suez Canal Authority and MSC Group discuss developments and situation in Red Sea

The meeting was aimed at discussing ways of cooperation and reviewing the navigation policies of MSC in the Suez Canal The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Admiral Ossama Rabiee, held a video conference meeting with Soren Toft, the CEO of the MSC Group, along with Tarek Fahmy, the Chairman ...

China adopts new law aimed at protecting and ensuring food security within country

The Chinese government recognises that food security is integral to national security, as rising food prices, export bans, and climate change can lead to instability, as seen in recent examples China's top legislative body has recently passed a new food security law aimed at ensuring a steady su...

UAE, Brazil and Cuba collaborate to enhance food security

The initiative is part of joint efforts aimed at developing resilient food systems, sustainable agriculture, and encouraging climate action An initiative to improve collaboration for food security has been agreed upon by the UAE, Brazil and Cuba during the Conference of the Parties to ...

Dairy Council of California releases culturally responsive nutrition resources available to Afro-American community

Dairy Council of California prioritises the unique nutrition needs of children, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, from birth to age 2 years, a critical growth and development periodDairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a cult...

Onion price global problem not limited to Saudi market: FSC

The FSC attributed the disruptions in supply chains and reduced production levels in exporting countries amid the prevailing global circumstances to the global increase in onion prices The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) affirmed that the onion supply-chain crisis and the surge in prices are ...

EU-Thailand FTA incorporates measures to improve sustainability of seafood: MAC

The main product imported into the EU from Thailand is prepared and preserved fish, of which canned and preserved tuna represents the majority of the volume The Market Advisory Council (MAC) provided recommendations to the European Commission concerning the ongoing negot...

Philippines to promote integrated rice supply chain development program

This MOU establishes a formwork for collaboration in the development and implementation of a project that holds the promise of transforming our rice supply chain The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) si...

Red Sea shipping crisis to affect global food prices: UNCTAD

Disruptions in grain shipments from Europe, Russia, and Ukraine pose risks to global food security, affecting consumers and lowering prices paid to producersThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has expressed profound concerns over the escalating disruptions in global trad...

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reach record high up by 69% in 2023

According to the Plant Protection Department, in addition to the main vegetable and fruit products currently exported to China, including sweet potatoes, dragon fruit, lychee, longan, mango, jackfruit, watermelon, banana, rambutan, passion fruit, and durian Vietnam’s export turnover in 2023 of...

SFA seize 160kg of illegally imported food products from Malaysia  

SFA revealed that two importers had illegally imported undeclared and under-declared produce such as spring onion, cabbage, beancurd, and peeled garlic The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) recently seized approximately 160kg of fruits, vegetables, and processed food that were illegally imported from ...

New Zealand removes shellfish biotoxin alert

The public health warning remains in place for lobster New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to Wairoa River mouth. However, the public health warning remains in place for lobste...

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