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…]
Policy and Regulatory
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…]
Australian wine exports to China exceed $ 1 Bn one year after removal of tariffs
The average value of exports increased by 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre free on board (FOB), the highest average value in almost two decades In the 12 months ended March 2025, Australian wine exports increased by 41 per cent in value to $2.64 billion and by 6 per[Read More…]
Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse-seine fishery earns MSC certification
With MSC certification, the fishery now meets the growing demand for eco-labelled, sustainably sourced seafood The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard – a significant milestone for a sought-after species once severely overfished. The historic achievement[Read More…]
ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry
ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issues Paper has been released to[Read More…]
World Wide Farms partners with ReposiTrak to strengthen food safety
This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance World Wide Farms, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of fresh culinary herbs and greens, has announced using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing. This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food[Read More…]
Australia’s food and wine campaign to target China’s 500 million consumers
Launched in Shanghai by the Minister for Trade and Investment, Joe Szakacs, during his trade mission to China China’s growing population of 500 million middle-class consumers are the target of a new campaign to promote South Australia’s premium food and wine in China. Targeting the wildly trendy BISTRO chain of[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s date exports surge to SR1.695 Bn in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s total date production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes last year The Saudi National Centre for Palms and Dates announced that the Kingdom’s date exports reached a value of SR1.695 billion in 2024, marking another milestone for the sector. According to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi[Read More…]
UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD
This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
