August 14, 2024 | Finance

Kuwaiti allocates $591Mn to food support

Additionally, 6.927 million dinars have been earmarked for milk and baby food, representing 3.8 per cent of the support The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has allocated a significant amount…

August 8, 2024 | Food

Jordan restricts tomato exports amid price surge

The decision is intended to ensure an adequate supply of tomatoes for local consumption Khaled Hneifat, the Minister of Agriculture in Jordan, has announced a new policy aimed at restricting…

August 7, 2024 | Australia

Western Australia introduces strategy to boost craft beer industry

The WA Craft Beer Strategy seeks to create a collaborative pathway for the industry and government to work together over the next ten years The Western Australian Government has introduced…

August 6, 2024 | Food

Qatar intensifies monitoring of local markets to ensure food safety

The Ministry inspected 3,221 local food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards, and technical requirements The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Qatar has increased surveillance of local…

July 30, 2024 | Food

Saudi introduces seasonal markets system for date trading

The system is designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom The National Centre for Palms and Dates in Saudi Arabia, in…

July 27, 2024 | Europe

Ireland launches £46million scheme to support agri-food and drink processors

The capital investment will assist companies in adopting greener technologies, aligning with our net-zero targets. Importantly, it also aims to boost the sector’s productivity Conor Murphy, Economy Minister of Ireland…

July 26, 2024 | Food

FAO urges immediate action as new variants of avian influenza threaten APAC

The situation is further complicated by the emergence of a new variant of avian influenza, presenting new challenges for scientists, public health authorities, clinicians and communities alike The Food and…

July 26, 2024 | China

China to investigate 3 EU pork processors’ alleged dumping practices

All three companies selected for investigation are among the largest pork processors in Europe China will be conducting detailed examinations of three major European pork processors as part of its…

July 15, 2024 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Thailand enhance cooperation in food security

The discussion focused on reviewing and enhancing relations, particularly in the fields of food security, livestock sector development, environmental cooperation, and increasing vegetation cover Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water,…

July 12, 2024 | Japan

UAE and Japan sign MoU for food security

UAE-Japan’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative (CSPI) to implement various projects and programmes between the two countries Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment UAE, met…