Wednesday, 4 March 2026

February 6, 2026 | Australia

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…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

Detmold Group Reports Progress on Emissions Reduction, Circular Packaging Goals

The Detmold Group is focused on reducing emissions with a climate-first approach, protecting nature, minimising waste, driving a circular economy Leading Australian-owned global packaging company, Detmold Group, is working towards…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

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…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

Global Demand Pressures Weigh on Australian Wine Exports in 2025

More than 50 per cent of the volume of Australian wine exports goes to the UK and the US Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to…

February 4, 2026 | Australia

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

The acquisition of the two companies will see AFNOR International extend its growth in the Australasian and Pacific region AFNOR International, a division of the certification, training and standards organisation,…

February 2, 2026 | Australia

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…

January 28, 2026 | Australia

Capel Marron Farm boosts Australia’s premium food investment credentials

The expansion was supported by a $147,280 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant through Round 5 of the Cook Government program Capel, Western Australia, a premium South West marron producer, has…

January 22, 2026 | Australia

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…

January 19, 2026 | Australia

CSIRO partners on global project to boost food security

The team will develop an AI tool capable of calculating optimal fermentation conditions to produce protein powder at scale efficiently Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the University…

January 19, 2026 | Australia

NSF launches retail food safety audit program in ASEAN and Australia

New tiered services empower restaurants and food retailers to strengthen hygiene, compliance and customer trust NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, announced the launch of its Retail…

Technology

NSF and Circle H Collaborate to Enable Global Certification Access

Mar 04, 2026 | Company News

IPC Report Flags Rapidly Deteriorating Food Security across Somalia

Mar 02, 2026 | Africa

University of Florida Develops Vitamin A–Rich Tomato to Tackle Global Deficiency

Mar 02, 2026 | Food

Food Testing

NSF and Circle H Collaborate to Enable Global Certification Access

Mar 04, 2026 | Company News

Australian Medical Bodies Push for Compulsory Health Star Labelling

Feb 24, 2026 | Australia

Tim Hortons Singapore Secures Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Halal Certification Ahead of Ramadan

Feb 23, 2026 | Company News

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Mar 04, 2026 | Europe