FAO launches global roadmap process to eradicate hunger within 1.5°C limits

The roadmap envisions transforming agrifood systems from a net emitter to a carbon sink The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) initiated the process for the development of a groundbreaking global roadmap aimed at eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition without exceeding the 1.5°C ...

ADAFSA launches food loss and waste reduction strategy 

The strategy is aligned with the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne’ma Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched an integrated strategy to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) across Abu Dhabi. The strategy is aligned with the UAE National Food Loss an...

Australia releases report for inquiry into food security

The Committee has made 35 recommendations to address food security in Australia The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for its inquiry into food security in Australia. The inquiry examined ways to strengthen and safeguard Australia’s food sec...

Australian eggs transition to NEXDOC

The new web-based export document management system, to generate export certification As part of the department’s focus on modernising its export services, Australian exporters of egg products will be able to use NEXDOC, the new web-based export document management system, to generate export c...

SFA and ICA seize illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia

About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized about 1.1 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia....

AIIB-FAO partnership to boost agrifood systems

The two organisations will specifically collaborate on helping countries meet the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations signed a Memorandum of Underst...

India facilitates cashew exports to Bangladesh, Qatar, Malaysia and USA

APEDA is working towards exploring new markets for cashews in the international markets of Japan, Saudi Arabia, UK, Spain, Kuwait, Qatar, USA European countries The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), an organisation under the Ministry of Commerce, Government ...

UAE launches 'Ne’ma' Food Loss and Waste Reduction Roadmap to reduce food waste 

The roadmap will serve as a collective effort to reduce food waste by creating new social norms, scaling best practices, and enabling policies across the entire food ecosystem Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment of announced ‘Ne’ma Food Loss and Wast...

WHO creates data-driven dietary assessment tool to measure health for policymakers

The tool allows various health, diet and environmental scenarios to be modelled based on country-level data The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a data-driven dietary impact assessment (DIA) for policymakers, researchers and practitioners in Europe to answer questions about the heal...

Rice prices will remain affordable in Philippines: DA

The average retail price for a regular well milled is P42.80 while the prevailing price for a well milled is P45 The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to Arnel de Mesa, DA Assistant Secretary a...

UNESCO adopts Saudi ‘Atlas’ initiative to preserve food methods

This initiative seeks to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s ‘Atlas’ initiative that aims to preserve food methods, accord...

WorldFish to develop South-South collaboration platform for Blue Food Revolution

Knowledge exchange between Asia and Africa is the backbone of WorldFish’s new Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project Under the newly launched WorldFish-led Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project, a pioneering South-South collaboration platform is being developed,...

FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food 

D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy s...

SFA recalls marusan banana soy milk from Japan due to possible spoilage

The products with a 1,000ml volume have expiry dates ranging from November 4th, 2023 to April 12th, 2024 The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced that Marusan banana soy milk from Japan is being recalled due to possible spoilage. The products with a 1,000ml volume have expiry dates ranging f...

FDA proposes rule to revoke regulation allowing use of BVO in Food

The FDA is issuing a proposed rule now because the agency has recent data from studies it conducted that demonstrate adverse health effects in animals at levels more closely approximating real-world human exposure The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed to revoke the ...

MARD organises week of introducing Vietnamese agricultural cuisine

 The week dedicated to traditional fish sauce and fish sauce products, an array of regional dishes are prepared using fish sauce, which provides an excellent opportunity to promote the products and educate people about their stories and production process chains Vietnam's Economic and Trade Exh...

Korea Govt and Fisheries Association promote K-FISH at 2023 New York 

The 2023 Korean Festival is an event organised by the Executive Office of the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) in Manhattan The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Association, has announced the operation of the "K·FISH...

Balanda Q.P.S.C signs MoU with Suez Canal Authority for food security

The agreement covers the initial areas of cooperation for dairy production and manufacturing in Egypt Baladna Q.P.S.C. and the Suez Canal Authority have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance collaboration in the area of food security. As per the agreement, the two parties will explore th...

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