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…

February 19, 2026 | Food

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…

February 11, 2026 | Australia

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…

February 9, 2026 | Australia

Australian Red Meat Showcases Premium Strength at Gulfood 2026 as MENA Exports Hit Record High

In 2025, Australian beef exports to the UAE reached A$316 million, while sheepmeat exports totalled A$394 million Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), through its global brand Aussie Beef, Lamb &…

February 6, 2026 | Australia

Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

The GM Purple Tomato has been modified to produce natural purple and blue pigments known as anthocyanins in the fruit as it ripens Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released…