Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

The GM Purple Tomato has been modified to produce natural purple and blue pigments known as anthocyanins in the fruit as it ripens Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has issued licence DIR 218 to All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd, trading as All Aussie Farmers, allowing the c...

FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released new guidance along with an online calculator to help businesses pre...

Australian Government improves plant-based food labelling

Research by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has found that consumers can accurately identify plant-based products The Australian Government will support the meat, dairy and plant industries by improving existing arrangements that deliver accurate and clear food labelling, ensuring c...

India–EU FTA to unlock major growth in agricultural and food trade

The pact provides a transformative boost to Indian exports of tea, coffee, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods by improving market access and enhancing competitiveness in European markets The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at t...

Australia wine recovery program extended to 2027 with $3.1Mn federal funding

Support for sustainability credentials will be expanded, helping wine businesses improve efficiency and reduce emissions The Government of Australia has announced an extension of the South Australian Wine Recovery Program to 2027, reinforcing its support for grape growers and wine makers to dive...

Australian Government launches trade diversification network to boost export growth

Trade plays a critical role in Australia’s economy, supporting around 32 per cent of national economic output The Australian Government has announced the formation of a new Trade Diversification Network (TDN), a major initiative designed to bring government and industry closer together to help...

Ukraine backs fruit, vegetable and greenhouse farming to secure food supply

47 grants worth UAH 162.4 million were approved for the development of horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture Ukraine’s state support programs for the agricultural sector delivered tangible results in 2025, driving the development of horticulture, greenhouse farming, and niche crops, whi...

CSIRO, SEQ Mayors begin work on Australia’s first regional food systems strategy

The Strategy follows the release of the first national stocktake of Australia’s $800 billion food system in June The future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope with efforts to future-proof thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic and social benefits. ...

Why science-based standards matter more than ever for global food trade

The experts emphasise that strengthened Codes of Practice, improved surveillance mechanisms and harmonised quality benchmarks play a vital role in protecting consumers while reducing trade disruptions In an exclusive interview with Agrospectrum and NUFFOODS Spectrum, senior leaders from the worl...

China to impose safeguard measures on imported beef

The measures will take the form of country-specific tariff-rate quotas. Imports exceeding the designated quota levels will face an additional tariff of 55 per cent China will impose safeguard measures on imported beef from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, the Ministry of Commerce (MOF...

Saudi Halal Centre launches ESG-Aligned Halal Mark Track

The initiative is part of an integrated partnership with Halal Product Development Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and THIQAH The Saudi Halal Centre, an affiliate of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a new Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and...

Australia backs local distillers with $200,000 growth grants

The Distillery Door Program has delivered more than $7 million in direct funding to Victoria’s distillery industry, supporting job creation and business expansion The Australian Government is boosting Victoria’s distillery sector, announcing a new round of funding to help local producers exp...

Australia’s Humpty Doo Barramundi farm to achieve ASC certification

This certification is an important step forward for the sector and a powerful example of the positive change ASC aims to drive across global aquaculture Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced that Humpty Doo Barramundi, based in the Northern Territory, has achieved ASC certification.&nb...

SFDA and Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency forge strategic partnership

This strategic agreement is an extension of SFDA’s ongoing efforts to expand its regional and international partnerships The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation...

Australian Government injects $10Mn to boost wine and cider industry

The government has injected more than $80 million into the grape and wine sector, underscoring its economic importance and cultural value The Australian Government has announced a fresh $10 million investment to support Australia’s renowned wine and cider industry, unveiling the latest round o...

Trump orders DOJ probe into big meat packers over alleged price fixing and market manipulation

The investigation will target the ‘Big Four’ meat packers JBS (based in Brazil), Cargill, Tyson Foods, and National Beef U.S. President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the nation's largest meatpacking companies. This investigation comes amid allega...

BIRC 2025 to spotlight India’s AI-powered rice sorting innovation and agritech leadership

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to Strengthen India’s Global Trade Footprint, Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, an initiative by the Government of India which begins on 30 October 2025 will p...

Quantum leap to tackle Australian food security and student wellbeing

Food Ladder partners with CSIRO and the University of Southern Queensland to pioneer Australian research Food Ladder, an Australian not-for-profit combating food insecurity through school-based greenhouse programs, has announced a partnership with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, an...

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