June 19, 2026 | Europe

European Parliament Approves New Rules to Strengthen Farmers’ Position and Protect Meat Labelling

The legislation also reinforces the role of producer organisations (POs) in market organisation and collective bargaining The European Parliament has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening the bargaining power of…

June 18, 2026 | Africa

FAO and WFP Warn of Worsening Hunger Crisis Across 13 Global Hotspots

Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine remain hotspots of greatest concern, with Nigeria and Somalia joining the list as acute hunger risks deteriorate towards catastrophic levels The Food and Agriculture…

June 18, 2026 | Australia

Australia Backs New Global Food Labelling Guidelines to Strengthen Trade and Consumer Safety

Codex develops internationally recognised food standards that help protect consumer health and facilitate fair practices in global food trade Australia has played a key role in shaping new international food…

June 16, 2026 | Europe

UK Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Tablet, Expanding Obesity Management Options

The approval reflects growing efforts to broaden access to evidence-based obesity treatments amid rising global rates of overweight and obesity The UK has approved its first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet…

June 15, 2026 | Food

FSSAI Steps Up Action against Misleading Food Branding and Product Claims

The food business operators have been directed to comply with existing labelling and display regulations and avoid practices that could potentially deceive consumers The Food Safety and Standards Authority of…

June 15, 2026 | Australia

Australia-Developed Bravo Apples Enter China with Inaugural 80-Tonne Shipment

Bravo apples are the result of a cross between Royal Gala and the Western Australian Cripps Red variety Western Australia’s apple industry has achieved a major export milestone with the…

June 15, 2026 | Australia

Western Australia Grants Licence for First Commercial Land-Based Asparagopsis Facility

The onshore production model delivers more consistent biomass quality, higher yields and greater control over cultivation conditions, while minimising environmental impacts The Western Australian Government has granted an aquaculture licence…

June 11, 2026 | Europe

EU Proposes New Restrictions on Russian Fish Imports Under Latest Sanctions Package

The move aims to further reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian imports and prevent Belarus from serving as a route for circumventing trade restrictions The European Commission has proposed new restrictions…

June 11, 2026 | Export & Import

Chile Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Philippine Food Market

The Philippines has become an increasingly important market for Chilean exporters Chile is seeking to expand trade opportunities in fresh fruit, seafood, pork and wine with the Philippines following the…

June 10, 2026 | Food

FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Fertiliser and Food Production Shock

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a regional issue – it is a global food security risk The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that the…