The poultry meat and meat products were not sourced from birds originating from Chiba prefecture in Japan due to the occurrence of avian influenza Japan has recently reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry located in Chiba prefecture. In light of this outbreak, the National Parks[Read More…]
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SFA cancels license of Sakura Buffet due to concerns about food safety
SFA conducted inspections at the licensed premises of Sakura Buffet Pte Ltd at Geylang Bahru from March to May 2024 and uncovered several food safety lapses Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has cancelled the license of Sakura Buffet Pte Ltd due to concerns about food safety in its operations. From late[Read More…]
Japan’s Nissui acquires Musashino Foods
The company has been expanding its business by focusing on frozen-sliced sushi products Nissui Co., Ltd., a company based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced that it has acquired Musashino Foods Co., Ltd. The latter, which specialises in producing processed seafood products for raw consumption, will serve as Nissui Group’s production[Read More…]
Korea fosters growth of seaweed industry
The wholesale price of 100 sheets of dried laver reached 10,440 won ($7.5), marking a steep 58 per cent increase from 6,628 won a year earlier The price of processed laver sheets, or papery thin sheets of edible seaweed, surged by almost 60 per cent in April, primarily fueled by[Read More…]
Oppy and G&M Farms unveil proprietary jumbo and pink blueberry varieties
Both developed by horticulture professor Dr Scott NeSmith of the University of Georgia and grown by G&M Farms in Fresno County, California The leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce announces its groundbreaking collaboration with G&M Farms to introduce two exclusive proprietary blueberry varieties: Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry. Both[Read More…]
Two companies fined in Singapore for illegal import of fresh food
This included oranges, red and green chillies, chives, and peeled garlic Two companies were fined in a Singapore court for breaking food importation regulations. Sino You International Pte Ltd was found guilty of illegally importing fresh and processed produce for sale and was fined $6,500. The company’s Director, Zhang Bao[Read More…]
Bumblebee Food partners with farms in Dubai
This partnership supports the development of the agriculture sector and enhances the sustainability of crops Bumblebee Food, a leading provider of ready-made meal plans for babies and toddlers, has partnered with different farms in Dubai to align with the goals to meet the vision. The vision for Dubai Farms is[Read More…]
SFA seizes 1.6 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia
All illegally imported produce was confiscated, and further investigations by SFA are underway The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have jointly seized approximately 1.6 tonnes of fresh vegetables and processed food that were illegally imported from Malaysia. This operation specifically targeted vegetable delivery trucks entering[Read More…]
CFS briefs arrangement for Hong Kong-manufactured food products
The CFS will conduct special supervision on Hong Kong-manufactured food products exported to the Mainland to ensure compliance with relevant Mainland laws, regulations, and standards in food safety Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) mentioned that the new measure of the[Read More…]
Bimbo Canada to close bakery in Lévis, Quebec
Bakery volume to remain in Canada Bimbo Canada announced plans to close its bakery in Lévis, Quebec the week of July 1, 2024. Products made at the facility can be baked at other bakeries where there is available capacity, primarily located in Quebec. This decision supports our strategic efforts to drive productivity improvements in[Read More…]
