July 5, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

International research team maps food policies in South Asia

The team comprised researchers from academic and government organizations from the UK, Belgium, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India An international team of researchers, including scientists from The George Institute for Global…

July 5, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

Canada partners with Woodstock First Nation to strengthen food security

Government to invest up to $62,124 for Woodstock First Nation under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Woodstock First Nation Chief Tim…

July 3, 2024 | Food

New Zealand recalls Morinaga baby biscuits due to possible animal droppings

The affected products, which have also been recalled in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong New Zealand Food Safety is assisting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall…

June 25, 2024 | Australia

Australia strengthens food and grocery code

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…

June 21, 2024 | China

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…

June 20, 2024 | Food

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…

June 19, 2024 | China

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…

June 10, 2024 | Middle East

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…

June 7, 2024 | Food

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…

June 3, 2024 | Australia

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…