NSW Opens Fine Food Australia 2026 Opportunity for Food and Beverage Businesses

Fine Food Australia is the nation’s premier food and hospitality trade event, attracting more than 21,000 industry professionals from retail, food service and hospitality sectors The NSW Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from food and beverage businesses across the state to rep...

IABF Launched to Advance India–Africa Food Security Goals

The launch marks a significant step toward a shared vision of food security, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive rural development between India and Africa In a major push to strengthen India–Africa agricultural cooperation, the India–Africa Agricultural Business Forum (IABF) wa...

India–New Zealand Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Boosting Trade and Investment Prospects

The FTA will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, one of the most comprehensive outcomes in any Indian trade deal India and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and open...

EU, Singapore Strengthen Agri-Food Trade with Recognition of Regionalisation Measures

The agreement is expected to ensure continuity in the export of meat and egg products from unaffected regions within the EU The European Union and Singapore have announced a major step forward in agri-food trade relations, with Singapore formally recognising EU-wide regionalisation measures for ...

NSW Invests $14.3Mn to Boost South Coast Aquaculture Sector

The plan targets a doubling of the sector’s economic output to A$300 million by 2030 Australia’s New South Wales Government has announced a A$14.3 million investment in the South Coast aquaculture sector, aimed at boosting production, sustainability and regional employment. The initiative, d...

UAE Strengthens Food Security Infrastructure with Focus on Local Production and Strategic Reserves

The Minister also underscored the country’s proactive approach to managing supply chains and strategic reserves Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building a resilient food security infrastructure during a visit to Grand Mills, a key player in the country’s fl...

Saudi Arabia Invites Private Sector Participation in Food Safety Lab PPP Project

The launch of the EOI phase marks a significant step toward modernising Saudi Arabia’s municipal food safety ecosystem Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the National Centre for Privatisation & PPP (NCP), has launched the Expression of Interest (EOI...

FSANZ Approves New Caffeine Rules to Strengthen Consumer Safety and Labelling

The amendments to the Food Standards Code aim to curb the proliferation of highly caffeinated products in the general food supply while improving transparency for consumers The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board has approved Proposal P1056 Caffeine Review, introducing updated reg...

Western Australia Rolls Out $10 Million Boost for School Canteens

By upgrading facilities and equipment, the program seeks to enhance efficiency and expand the availability of nutritious meal options for students More school canteens across Western Australia are set for significant upgrades as applications open under the Australian Government’s new Supportin...

Australia Launches National Food Supply Chain Assessment amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

The assessment forms a key component of the forthcoming National Food Security Strategy and follows a high-level meeting of the National Food Council The Australian Government has announced a National Food Supply Chain Assessment as part of its broader efforts to safeguard the country’s food s...

Cambodia Elevates Aquatic Foods to National Priority in New Food Systems Roadmap

The new roadmap goes further by integrating aquatic food systems into national food systems planning for the first time Cambodia has formally recognised aquatic food systems as a cornerstone of its development strategy, placing fish and other aquatic foods among six national “Game-Changing Act...

India’s Food Product Exports Show Broad-Based Growth in February 2026

Exports of cereals excluding rice surged sharply by 170.14 per cent year-on-year, emerging as the fastest-growing category India’s food product exports recorded steady growth across multiple categories in February 2026, reflecting resilient global demand and strengthening momentum in agri-expo...

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 as regional tensions raise concerns about supply chains and market volatility. Prim...

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 continues to grow across Europe, regulators are increasingly addressing how alternative pr...

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 stepping up efforts to strengthen its food resilience with new funding and initiatives aimed at boosting local agricultural producti...

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 category at a glance Leading public health organisations have called on Australia’s food ministe...

FCI Signs Five-Year Rice Supply Agreement with World Food Programme

FCI will supply200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25 per cent broken) to WFP The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 18th of February, 2026, for the supply of rice in support of global humanitarian oper...

Australian Government Commits $6Mn to Boost WA Wine Industry

WA wines to prospective buyers, strengthening supply chain relationships, improving market access, and boosting business readiness across the sector The Australian Government has committed $6 million over four years to strengthen Western Australia’s premium wine sector through a new Western Au...

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