Philippines launches school-based milk feeding program

For the school-based feeding programs for FY 2024, the DepEd has doubled the budget to Php 11.7 billion Philippines Department of Agriculture-National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA) participated in the launch of the School Mental Health Program and the kick-off of the School-Based Milk Feeding Program...

Australia exports $80Bn agri and food products in 2023

China remains Australia’s largest single export market, worth approximately $17 billion in 2022-23 Australia exported $80.4 billion in agriculture, fisheries and forestry (AFF) products in the 2022–23 financial year – a record high, and a 17 per cent increase on the previous year. Record c...

Australia opens consultation on operation of dairy industry code

The Dairy Industry Code provides a fairer process for negotiating contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened a consultation on the operation of the Dairy Industry Code. The Dairy Industr...

Vietnam exports first bird’s nest batch to China 

The products of The Hai Yen, based in Nha Trang city of central Khanh Hoa province, were delivered from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to a company based in Shenzhen city of China Vietnam has exported bird’s nests to China by air for the first time, which once again ref...

SFA recalls yoghurt snack from New Zealand over undeclared milk allergen

All batches of the 10g size Kiwigarden Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt Drops are involved in the recall An importer has been instructed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to recall a yoghurt snack because it contains an undeclared milk allergen. The product, known as Coconut Vanilla Dairy Fre...

South Korea bans dog meat eating and selling

According to the new law, breeding and slaughtering dogs for human consumption will be punishable by up to three years in prison South Korea's parliament has passed a bill to ban the eating and selling of dog meat. The legislation aims to end a centuries-old and controversial practice amid incre...

Thai govt sets to boost Thai cuisine globally

The Ministry of Commerce is continuing with its initiative to award the Thai SELECT certification to exceptional restaurants serving Thai cuisine, both domestically and internationally Chai Wacharonke, the government spokesperson, has announced that the Thai government is dedicated to promoting ...

Saudi Arabia unveils regional dishes for all 13 provinces

The commission launched the initiative by naming jareesh as the Saudi national dish and maqshush as the national dessert in January 2023 The Culinary Arts Commission has unveiled the regional dishes for all 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. The dishes were selected as part of the National and Region...

Philippines bans import of poultry products from Belgium and France after bird flu outbreak

The indefinite import bans also prevent traders from bringing in Belgian and French poultry products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and poultry semen into the Philippines The Philippines has banned the importation of poultry and other poultry products, including wild bird...

China's Jiangxi province implements policies to boost tea exports

Youjiang Hongyun has registered at the local customs and has signed contracts with clients from South Korea, Japan, Singapore and countries in East Europe As the birthplace of tea, China is one of the largest tea producers in the world. Benefiting from China's profound h...

FSANZ calls for comment on food made from new GM corn

If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new...

Philippine's local food producers urge to put up digital agri-food database

Easy access to crucial information will guide poultry farm managers in setting production targets that accurately reflect prevailing consumer demand Philippine's local food producers have urged the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to establish in 2024 a long-delayed agricultura...

Philippines to import 500,000 MT of rice from India and Taiwan

Within the last week of December and early January, 75,000 metric tonnes of rice will arrive from India Around 76,000 metric tonnes of rice from Taiwan and India are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines in early January while grains imported by the private sector have started to arrive as part...

Vietnam and IRRI sign a MoU to enhance research in rice cultivation

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to strengthen and further promote collaboration in research, development, capacity building, and dissemination of innovative rice technologies Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Internatio...

New Zealand Food Safety recalls mince pies due to metal concerns

This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal. "The concern with this product is t...

New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert

Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat's eyes), Cook's turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland ...

Australian fisheries and aquaculture thrive in 2022

In 2021-22, Australians consumed around 350,000 tonnes of seafood in 2021-22, equivalent to 13.8 kilograms per person Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics. ...

FSANZ requests feedback on allowing use of cultured quail as novel food

The application is from Vow Group Pty Ltd which is seeking approval to allow the use of cultured quail cells originating from quail as an ingredient in food products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the initiation of the first public consultation round on an application...

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