It aims to address anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket sector and ensure fairer prices for consumers The Australian government is taking steps to strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. This follows a recent independent review of the Code as part of a broad crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour in[Read More…]
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China –EU trade tension grows; Russia, US may boost pork import
According to customs statistics, 18 countries have exported pork products to China in 2024 If China imposes restrictions on pork imports from the European Union (EU) due to escalating trade tensions, pork suppliers from South America and the United States may have the opportunity to expand their market share in[Read More…]
S. Korea and USA discuss cooperation in agri-food sector
K-food is gaining popularity in the United States, with 12 states and cities, including California, designating Kimchi Day South Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Song Miryung, met with the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Philip S. Goldberg. During the meeting, Minister Song requested the U.S.[Read More…]
China initiates anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
The investigation is anticipated to conclude before June 17, 2025, with the possibility of a six-month extension under special circumstances China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into specific pork and pig by-products imported from the European Union (EU), according to the Ministry of Commerce. The investigation is in response to[Read More…]
UAE to launch AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance cluster
AGWA is set to become a global hub for novel food and ingredients, as well as technologies to increase access to and the utilisation of water resources Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the[Read More…]
ADAFSA decides on food and fodder sampling for control and inspection
This will regulate sampling procedures for controlling and inspecting food and fodder throughout the food chain and at all stages of the food and fodder trade in the Emirates The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has decided on food and fodder sampling for control and[Read More…]
China lifts suspension on five meat establishments
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has welcomed China’s decision to reinstate export approvals for five out of seven Australian meat export processors that were suspended in 2020 due to technical reasons The Australian Government has confirmed that China has immediately lifted the suspension of five meat processing establishments. Eight[Read More…]
New survey reveals consumer attitudes to food safety in Australia and New Zealand
FSANZ surveyed more than 2000 Australian and New Zealand consumers to understand their trust in and understanding of the shared food regulation system covering both countries A new survey has found that consumers rate nutrition above other food values such as naturalness, convenience, and country of origin, with almost three-quarters[Read More…]
British Frozen Food Federation issues manifesto
Industry has a key role to play in tackling several of the key challenges that will be on the new government’s agenda With the announcement of a general election, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) outlines its wants and needs for a new government. Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the[Read More…]
Excessive cadmium found in imported crab samples from Philippines
The affected product has not entered the market Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that an imported crab sample from the Philippines was detected with cadmium, a metallic contaminant, at a level exceeding the legal limit. The CFS is following up[Read More…]
