April 7, 2025 | Europe

Ukrainian agribusiness urges swift EU action on post-ATM trade deal

The ATM regime, introduced in 2022, granted Ukrainian producers tariff-free access to EU markets as part of the EU’s support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war Ukraine’s leading agricultural organizations…

April 3, 2025 | Australia

Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect in Australia

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…

March 31, 2025 | Food

Thailand government prepares for 2025 fruit export surge

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…

March 27, 2025 | Food

West Virginia bans harmful food additives in school meals

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…

March 21, 2025 | Feature

Thailand aims to become a leading global halal hub

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…

March 19, 2025 | Europe

UK meat exports set to increase following trade talks with Philippines

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…

March 11, 2025 | Cultured Meat

UK launches two-year programme to regulate cell-cultivated food products

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…

March 10, 2025 | Africa

Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from South Africa

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…

March 4, 2025 | Australia

Australian government to freeze draught beer excise

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,…

February 24, 2025 | Europe

EU agrees to reduce food waste and set new rules

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…