Policy and Regulatory Archives - Page 12 of 47

June 10, 2025 | Food

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to ban commercial octopus farming in US

The reintroduction follows growing international concern about the ethical and environmental implications of farming octopuses, highly intelligent and sentient animals On the occasion of World Ocean Day, U.S. Senators Sheldon…

June 10, 2025 | Company News

New Ocean Centres to drive safer and sustainable ocean economies across Global South

The Ocean Centres will serve as locally led, multi-stakeholder platforms in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a…

June 3, 2025 | Australia

Mérieux NutriSciences and AsureQuality launch Mérieux NutriSciences AQ

MNAQ is fully established and poised to become a leading provider of food testing, assurance, and sustainability solutions in both regions Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality,…

June 3, 2025 | Europe

Ukraine needs immediate support to plant and produce food amid ongoing war

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warns that without urgent and sustained support, thousands of rural households may be unable to plant or harvest on time…

June 2, 2025 | Academic

MIT and SMART scientists use microneedles and melatonin to combat global food waste

The innovation tackles a pressing issue: over 30 per cent of the world’s food supply is lost after harvest, according to global estimates, enough to feed more than 1 billion…

May 30, 2025 | Food Security

AI-Driven underwater tech set to boost NZ mussel industry by $80Mn

The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector…

May 28, 2025 | Australia

Government commits $1Mn to future casino beef week events in Australia

The new funding is expected to enhance the event’s reach, attract greater national and international interest, and deliver lasting economic benefits to the region As thousands flock to the Northern…

May 27, 2025 | Food Security

New Zealand Food Network teams up with kiwifruit industry to rescue kiwifruit

With the support of Zespri and in partnership with a nationwide network of packhouses, NZFN is leading the charge to increase access to nutritious kai and reduce food waste in…

May 27, 2025 | Export & Import

Dairy, Kiwifruit, and Apples lead NZ’s April 2025 trade surplus surge

In April 2025, New Zealand exported $7.8 billion worth of goods while importing $6.4 billion New Zealand recorded a rare and significant monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4 billion in…

May 23, 2025 | Finance

NZ Government commits $4.95 Bn to boost food and fibre sector

The food and fibre sector is expected to contribute $56.9 billion to our economy this year alone Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced that the New Zealand Government will allocate…

Technology

Blueberries Built for Export, Consistency and Premium Programs

Feb 09, 2026 | Food

Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

Feb 06, 2026 | Australia

Detmold Group Reports Progress on Emissions Reduction, Circular Packaging Goals

Feb 05, 2026 | Australia

Food Testing

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

How audit-led approaches are reinforcing trust in retail food safety