ADB approves loan to deliver drinking water supply in Bangladesh

ADB’s support will develop water treatment plants with a total capacity of 44 million litres per day The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $90 million loan to develop infrastructure and systems that will provide clean drinking water in Bandarban, Lama and Rangamati towns in the Chatt...

Philippines Govt and FarmFresh offer instant pakbet, chop suey 

The collaborative project between DA and FarmFresh is also aligned with the food security programs of various government agencies Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) and private agriculture-based company FarmFresh Products, Inc. officially launched the instant pinakbet and chop suey under...

dsm-firmenich achieves regulatory clearance in China for HMO ingredients

The two HMOs that received approval in China include GlyCare 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), the most prevalent HMO in human breast milk, and GlyCare lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition and beauty, announced that two of its human milk oligosacchari...

Rupala inaugurates ‘International conclave on fisheries governance and management measures at Mahabalipuram

The conclave aims to develop guidelines for climate-resilient fisheries management and formulate strategies for the integration of climate change into international fisheries governance Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAH&D) inaugurated the ‘...

Dutch horticulture and water sectors to address food security in Saudi Arabia

The Dutch horticulture and water sectors are ready to offer smart integrated solutions and are seeking Saudi partners to achieve Saudi Arabia’s food security goals The Dutch water and horticulture sectors are joining forces to effectively address the global challenges that Saudi Arabia is faci...

New Zealand confirms improved quota system to support dairy exports

This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agricul...

FSANZ call for comment on human-identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products 

FSANZ's safety assessment concluded there were no public health and safety concerns associated with the application Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human-identical m...

UAE’s Food Tech Valley aims to transform country into global hub for food technology

The Food Tech Valley is made up of different zones covering all aspects of the food value chain, and construction is nearing completion The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched the Food Tech Valley, a project aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for agriculture and f...

New Zealand fines $28,000 to food importer over failure of proper labelling

Tokyo Food Company Limited was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart 2014 Company Limited was fined $7,000 The Auckland importers of food products who failed to translate food allergen declarations into English have been fined a total of $28,000. In the Auckland District Court, Tokyo Food Company Limi...

Kraft Heinz recalls select Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices

The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 83,80...

Green Valley Foods recalls frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing when in-plant personnel identified and verified that the product contained soy, which was not declared on the label Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products ...

SFA recalls of Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties

The egg was found in Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties but was not declared on its packaging The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed a recall of a brand of chicken patties after checks found it contained an undeclared egg allergen. The egg was found in Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chick...

India’s spice exports to reach $10Bn by 2030

The 14th World Spice Congress commences in Navi Mumbai The mega spice event, that is the 14th World Spice Congress commenced in Navi Mumbai. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Additional Secretary, Dept. of Commerce, Government of India, during his inaugural address for th...

Women entrepreneurs in Odisha India boost student nutrition with millet meals

This initiative broadens their nutritional choices beyond traditional rice, pulses, soybean, and egg-based meals Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are now enjoying more nutritious mid-day meals featuring finger millet-based meals upm...

Australia releases national strategy to tackle eating disorders 

It will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia over the next 10 years A national strategy developed by the eating disorder sector was released and will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eat...

SFA recalls organic wheat-free quick oats from Finland due to false claims

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed Little Farms to recall a Finland-made product as a precautionary measure Honest to Goodness Organic Wheat Free Quick Oats are being recalled due to undeclared allergen gluten, despite the packaging claiming it is gluten-free. The Singapore Food Age...

Science-driven policy change to restore healthy fish stocks in Myanmar

These newly enacted policies to protect the aquatic habitats of Hilsa will not only help revive ecosystems but will also ensure sustainable livelihoods and nutrition for the millions of fishers, related workers In Myanmar, the Hilsa shad is a critical fish for local livelihoods, nutrition, and e...

Australia’s food exports result to new record of $57 Bn  

This represents a significant growth of more than $4.3 billion (8 per cent) on the previous year to 30 June 2022 Australia’s food and fibre sector export revenue has hit new heights reaching $57.4 billion for the year to 30 June 2023 in the light of year-end data, bringing $1.2 billion more in...

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