This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agriculture Minister announced. “Having signed seven[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
FSANZ call for comment on human-identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products
FSANZ’s safety assessment concluded there were no public health and safety concerns associated with the application Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human-identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products.[Read More…]
UAE’s Food Tech Valley aims to transform country into global hub for food technology
The Food Tech Valley is made up of different zones covering all aspects of the food value chain, and construction is nearing completion The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched the Food Tech Valley, a project aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for agriculture and food[Read More…]
New Zealand fines $28,000 to food importer over failure of proper labelling
Tokyo Food Company Limited was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart 2014 Company Limited was fined $7,000 The Auckland importers of food products who failed to translate food allergen declarations into English have been fined a total of $28,000. In the Auckland District Court, Tokyo Food Company Limited was sentenced on[Read More…]
Kraft Heinz recalls select Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices
The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 83,800[Read More…]
Green Valley Foods recalls frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing when in-plant personnel identified and verified that the product contained soy, which was not declared on the label Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens,[Read More…]
SFA recalls of Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties
The egg was found in Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken Patties but was not declared on its packaging The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed a recall of a brand of chicken patties after checks found it contained an undeclared egg allergen. The egg was found in Bibik’s Choice Pepper Chicken[Read More…]
India’s spice exports to reach $10Bn by 2030
The 14th World Spice Congress commences in Navi Mumbai The mega spice event, that is the 14th World Spice Congress commenced in Navi Mumbai. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Additional Secretary, Dept. of Commerce, Government of India, during his inaugural address for the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress, stated that India’s spice export, which is currently $4 billion,[Read More…]
Women entrepreneurs in Odisha India boost student nutrition with millet meals
This initiative broadens their nutritional choices beyond traditional rice, pulses, soybean, and egg-based meals Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are now enjoying more nutritious mid-day meals featuring finger millet-based meals upma (porridge), khichdi (millet and lentils) and sweet dishes, designed to boost nutritional intake thanks[Read More…]
Australia releases national strategy to tackle eating disorders
It will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia over the next 10 years A national strategy developed by the eating disorder sector was released and will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia[Read More…]