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March 11, 2026 | Food Security

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Could Drive Up Global Food Prices: UNCTAD

UNCTAD warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the vulnerability of critical maritime chokepoints to geopolitical tensions and their ability to transmit shocks across energy, commodity and food…

March 10, 2026 | Food Security

Egypt Tightens Market Oversight to Ensure Food Supply Stability

The government has already taken proactive measures to secure sufficient reserves of strategic and basic commodities for several months Egypt is intensifying efforts to safeguard food security and price stability…

March 9, 2026 | Packaging

EU Moves to Protect ‘Meat’ Labels in New Agricultural Market Rules

The move is intended to enhance consumer transparency and fair competition in the EU’s internal market, enabling shoppers to make more informed purchasing decisions As the popularity of plant-based foods…

March 6, 2026 | Food

Rising Food Security Concerns Grip Middle East amid Import Bans and Supply Disruptions

The impact of disrupted imports is becoming visible in several Gulf markets Food security concerns are intensifying across parts of the Middle East as import restrictions, geopolitical tensions, and supply…

March 6, 2026 | Food Security

Nutrition Education Drives Adoption of Seaweed and Mussels among Bangladesh Coastal Communities

Seaweed is considered a nutrient powerhouse, rich in essential minerals and vitamins In the coastal regions of Bangladesh, where marine biodiversity is abundant but food insecurity remains widespread, new initiatives…

March 5, 2026 | Food Security

Singapore Expands Support for Local Farms to Strengthen Food Security

The move comes as the city-state continues to rely heavily on imports for its food needs, with more than 90 per cent of its food sourced from overseas Singapore is…

March 4, 2026 | Europe

Norway’s Seafood Exports Slip 2% in February amid Wild Catch Decline

Farmed seafood generated NOK 9.96 billion in February, up NOK 348 million year-on-year, accounting for 72 per cent of total exports Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.8 billion in February,…

March 4, 2026 | Australia

Australia’s Farm Production to Surpass $100 Bn Four Years Ahead of Target

Exports across agriculture, fisheries and forestry are also forecast to hit a record high of nearly $85 billion in 2025–26 Australia’s farm gate production value is set to exceed $100…

March 2, 2026 | Australia

Australia to Launch National Vineyard Register to Tackle Wine Oversupply

The platform is expected to be operational by the end of 2026 The Australian Government has announced support for the development of a National Vineyard Register, a major initiative led…

February 24, 2026 | Australia

Australian Medical Bodies Push for Compulsory Health Star Labelling

The Health Star Rating scheme converts detailed nutrition panel information into a simple front-of-pack score ranging from half a star to five stars, enabling consumers to compare products within a…

Technology

FrieslandCampina Commissions Sustainable Ice Water Installation in Lummen

Mar 11, 2026 | Company News

FAO Welcomes UN Resolution Instituting International Coffee Day

Mar 11, 2026 | Beverages

Building a Science-Driven Safety Framework for Cultivated Meat

Mar 10, 2026 | Cultured Meat

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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