December 13, 2024 | China

China resumes imports of unprocessed pork from UK

Industry estimates suggest this development could increase revenues by approximately £80 million British pork producers are celebrating a significant victory as the government has successfully ended China’s Covid-era restrictions on…

December 11, 2024 | Australia

Half a billion dollars worth of wine exports to China from South Australia  

Wine exports from South Australia to all markets exceeded $1.7 billion, marking a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year South Australian exporters sold $558 million worth of…

December 6, 2024 | Food

Taiwan resumes fresh pork exports to Singapore after 15 years

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced it had lifted restrictions on frozen pork and pork products from Taiwan and approved the export of chilled varieties After a 15-year absence, Taiwan’s…

December 2, 2024 | Food

Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm in New Zealand

There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed…

November 27, 2024 | Africa

JBS and Nigeria sign agreement to invest in food security 

A $2.5 billion 5-year investment plan includes the construction of 6 factories and collaboration with the Nigerian government to promote local production JBS, one of the largest food companies in…

November 26, 2024 | China

USA blocks agrifood imports from China over labour concerns

The new restrictions target a wide range of products, including tomato paste, walnuts The United States has banned imports of food, metals, and other goods from 29 additional Chinese companies,…

November 18, 2024 | Australia

ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries

The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…

October 22, 2024 | Food

Dubai Municipality launches programme for food safety

The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme…

October 21, 2024 | Food

ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi

The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The…

October 15, 2024 | Food

UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security

This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with…