The petition, titled "Exempt Coffee from Tariffs: Protect American Small Businesses and Preserve Coffee Quality," has begun gaining traction online
Coffee Bros., a U.S.-based specialty coffee roaster, is urging the federal government to immediately exempt coffee from the newly imposed tar...
Supermarkets and wholesalers now face significant penalties for violating the updated code
The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia's largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. This code outlines the rules governing how these businesses negotiate and contract with t...
The Ministry of Commerce has introduced seven strategic measures supported by 25 operational plans
Thailand's Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has convened a high-level meeting to oversee preparations for the 2025 fruit production season as the country anticipates a surge in yields nationwi...
The new legislation bans the use of specific artificial food dyes and preservatives in school meals across West Virginia
In a significant step toward improving public health, Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia has signed House Bill 2354 into law. The new legislation bans the use of speci...
The Thai government launched the Halal Industry Action Plan to promote and expand the country’s halal product sector
Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist nation, is making significant strides to establish itself as a top global halal hub. In July 2024, the Thai government launched the Halal Indu...
The recent removal of bans on British beef and poultry is expected to significantly boost trade, potentially generating £80 million over five years
The United Kingdom and the Philippines are strengthening their trade partnership, with agriculture emerging as a key sector for growth. During thei...
Through this initiative, the FSA aims to complete the full safety assessment of two CCPs within the next two years
A two-year programme aimed at gathering rigorous scientific evidence on cell-cultivated products (CCPs) has been launched, with a team of scientists and regulatory experts collabora...
This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU) members
South Africa's Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana.
Minister Meyer said, “This m...
This freeze will take effect from the next indexation date of August 2025
The Australian government will freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years, benefiting beer drinkers, brewers, and hospitality businesses. Indexation has been applied twice a year under a longstanding policy...
The agreement also provides for the voluntary donation of unsold food that is safe for human consumption as an important aspect of reducing food waste
The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on the targeted revision of the waste framework di...
Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres
In a major step towards sustainability, Singapore will roll out its Beverage Container Return Scheme from April 1, 202...
The NPC's comprehensive report concludes that significant changes are required to ensure the UK’s food policy is adequately prepared
The National Preparedness Commission (NPC) has issued an urgent warning regarding the fragile state of food security in the United Kingdom. In a report published...
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code
A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF.
This update, created based on stakeholder feed...
In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low-level lead contamination
New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been fined $149,500 for manufacturing, distributing and selling sugar products contaminated with lea...
The FSSB 2024 focuses on ‘defined foods,’ which include lab-grown meat, precision-fermented products, and insect-based foods
Singapore has taken a groundbreaking step in food innovation with the introduction of the Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) 2024. This new legislation aims to enhan...
The tiny green plants that float – and rapidly multiply - in stagnant water
Water lentils, a protein-rich and sustainably cultivated plant have now been officially approved as a vegetable in Europe. It could make a significant contribution to the protein transition and the global food challeng...
The national food loss and waste initiative is at the core of the UAE’s efforts to ensure food security and address climate change
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, to promote r...
The plan aims to strengthen food safety measures to protect public health, foster the growth of Egypt’s food and agriculture production sectors
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly recently met with Dr Tarek El-Houby, Head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), to assess the prog...
