ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries

The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released guidance on the labelling of poultry eggs and meat as ‘free range’ in the event of an ...

Dubai Municipality launches programme for food safety

The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme is the first government-led initiative to honour food establishments for their innova...

ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi

The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has initiated a thorough field survey to assess food con...

UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security

This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently organis...

Saudi Arabia's fish farm production up by 56.4%

Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia's fish farming industry, with saltwater and inland fish farming production rising by 56.4 per cent since 2021, r...

UK poultry industry receives £160Mn boost as exports to South Africa resume

The development will allow UK traders to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years British poultry can once again reach South African tables, after the UK secured market access estimated to bring up to £160 million to the industry over the next five years.  The de...

ACCC denies infant formula code on marketing

The Infant Nutrition Council wants to continue following the ‘Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement’ (MAIF Agreement) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering denying the request made by the Infant Nutrition Council fo...

Australia secures trade deal with UAE

Key Australian exports to the UAE include meat, dairy, oil seeds, seafood, steel, canola seeds, nuts, honey, coal, chickpeas, lentils Australia’s Ministery for Trade and Tourism announced negotiations on the Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have concl...

Philippines seizes smuggle carrots and onions

These agricultural products were imported from China by Betron Consumer Goods Trading The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines, along with the Bureau of Customs, has reported the seizure of five containers containing undocumented shipments of fresh carrots and yellow onions. The value of...

UK invests £15Mn to commercialise alternative proteins

The new centre, hosted by the University of Leeds and co-led with the James Hutton Institute, the University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London The UK government is investing £15 million in an innovation hub to accelerate the commercialisation of plant-based, cultivated an...

Australian Grape & Wine welcomes competition impact analysis of grape and wine industry

The impact analysis will examine regulatory options concerning fair trading, competitive relationships, contracting practices Australian Grape & Wine welcomed the announcement of an independent impact analysis of the grape and wine industry, to be conducted by Dr Craig Emerson. The impact an...

China initiates anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products from EU

A total of 20 EU subsidies will be scrutinised, including those from the bloc's Common Agricultural Policy and subsidy programs initiated by specific EU members like Ireland, Austria, Belgium, and Italy China has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from t...

New Zealand takes action in response to Australia's tomato virus find

All imported tomatoes from Australia currently come from Queensland and not South Australia Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia, after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at 2 South Australian growing properties. "We’ve s...

Australia invests $41Mn to develop new fruit and nut varieties

The main goals of the program include creating smaller, high-density orchards to increase yield and implementing automation to alleviate the pressures caused by labour shortages Growers and plant scientists in Australia are collaborating on a new $41 million tree crop program. The program aims t...

Kuwaiti allocates $591Mn to food support

Additionally, 6.927 million dinars have been earmarked for milk and baby food, representing 3.8 per cent of the support The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has allocated a significant amount of 181 million ($591 million) Kuwaiti dinars to support essential food. This support is divided into ke...

Jordan restricts tomato exports amid price surge

The decision is intended to ensure an adequate supply of tomatoes for local consumption Khaled Hneifat, the Minister of Agriculture in Jordan, has announced a new policy aimed at restricting tomato exports and increasing imports to local markets. This measured approach will continue until export...

Western Australia introduces strategy to boost craft beer industry

The WA Craft Beer Strategy seeks to create a collaborative pathway for the industry and government to work together over the next ten years The Western Australian Government has introduced a new strategy to boost the craft beer industry, generate employment, and promote the 'paddock to pint' tou...

Qatar intensifies monitoring of local markets to ensure food safety

The Ministry inspected 3,221 local food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards, and technical requirements The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Qatar has increased surveillance of local markets to ensure the safety of imported and domestically traded foods. In the f...

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