This demand is spurring seafood producers to adopt cutting-edge blockchain technology that enables full traceability from ocean to outlet According to new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 89 per cent of global consumers seek more information about how their seafood is produced. Transparency has emerged as a defining[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
EU approves €5 Bn French scheme to facilitate export of wines to US
The new measure aims to enable exporters of wines and spirits to export to the US through this reinsurance mechanism The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French reinsurance scheme for export credit to the United States under EU State aid rules. This scheme will be in effect from[Read More…]
US FDA approves three food colours from natural sources
The food system has relied on synthetic, petroleum-based dyes that offer no nutritional value and pose unnecessary health risks The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it granted three new colour additive petitions that will expand the palette of available colours from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in[Read More…]
Tasmania showcases world-class seafood to boost exports to Asia
The initiative is designed to strengthen export opportunities and deepen trade ties across Asia, aligning with the broader goals of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future Tasmania is putting its premium seafood on the global stage this week as 14 major seafood buyers from Japan, China, Singapore, and Vietnam[Read More…]
Nigeria releases first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties
These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
Kawasaki develops sustainable aquaculture system aimed at strengthening food security
These advantages should enable fish farmers to provide safe and secure marine food to consumers Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced that it is developing a sustainable aquaculture system that contributes to improving food security in Japan. Capitalising on Kawasaki’s technologies for filtering, sterilising, and other water treatments used for industrial[Read More…]
Australian apples gain market access to China
The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new market access for Australian[Read More…]
ADB support for food security to reach $40 Bn by 2030
The assistance will fund a comprehensive program spanning the entire food production process—from farming and processing to distribution and consumption The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to expand its support to long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by $26 billion, bringing its total funding for[Read More…]
Western Australia expands FOGO facility
The projects will share in more than $3.6 million through the WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants program Three new projects expanding food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling infrastructure in Western Australia will soon get underway, thanks to the Cook Government funding. The projects will share in more than $3.6 million[Read More…]
Australian wine exports rebound on China reopening, but global markets remain fragile
The disconnect between value and volume growth reflects a sharp uplift in the average export value, which climbed 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre FOB, the highest in nearly two decades Australian wine exports have rebounded strongly in the 12 months ending March 2025, largely driven by renewed access[Read More…]
