June 20, 2025 | Australia

Australia approves cultivated Japanese quail

The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards…

June 20, 2025 | Food Safety and Testing

Saudi introduces digital tool to advance chemical risk assessment in food safety

This advanced system utilises cloud-based platforms and data-driven technologies to replicate key functions typically carried out by human risk assessors As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety…

June 19, 2025 | Food

Saudi to implement new food rules for transparency and consumer health

Through these initiatives, the SFDA aims to promote healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food…

June 19, 2025 | Company News

Nestlé launches Food Bank Alliance

Strengthening efforts to tackle food insecurity and reduce food waste Uniting Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA), and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food…

June 17, 2025 | Food Security

FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots

Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot to watch A new joint…

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…