The tool allows various health, diet and environmental scenarios to be modelled based on country-level data The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a data-driven dietary impact assessment (DIA) for policymakers, researchers and practitioners in Europe to answer questions about the health and environmental impacts of diets. The tool was[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
Rice prices will remain affordable in Philippines: DA
The average retail price for a regular well milled is P42.80 while the prevailing price for a well milled is P45 The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to Arnel de Mesa, DA Assistant Secretary and[Read More…]
UNESCO adopts Saudi ‘Atlas’ initiative to preserve food methods
This initiative seeks to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s ‘Atlas’ initiative that aims to preserve food methods, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission developed the[Read More…]
WorldFish to develop South-South collaboration platform for Blue Food Revolution
Knowledge exchange between Asia and Africa is the backbone of WorldFish’s new Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project Under the newly launched WorldFish-led Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project, a pioneering South-South collaboration platform is being developed, centred around knowledge sharing and co-learning for adaptation and scaling of proven aquatic food systems technologies across countries.[Read More…]
FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food
D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute[Read More…]
SFA recalls marusan banana soy milk from Japan due to possible spoilage
The products with a 1,000ml volume have expiry dates ranging from November 4th, 2023 to April 12th, 2024 The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced that Marusan banana soy milk from Japan is being recalled due to possible spoilage. The products with a 1,000ml volume have expiry dates ranging from November[Read More…]
FDA proposes rule to revoke regulation allowing use of BVO in Food
The FDA is issuing a proposed rule now because the agency has recent data from studies it conducted that demonstrate adverse health effects in animals at levels more closely approximating real-world human exposure The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed to revoke the regulation authorising the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in[Read More…]
MARD organises week of introducing Vietnamese agricultural cuisine
The week dedicated to traditional fish sauce and fish sauce products, an array of regional dishes are prepared using fish sauce, which provides an excellent opportunity to promote the products and educate people about their stories and production process chains Vietnam’s Economic and Trade Exhibition Fair Area and the Agricultural[Read More…]
Korea Govt and Fisheries Association promote K-FISH at 2023 New York
The 2023 Korean Festival is an event organised by the Executive Office of the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) in Manhattan The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Association, has announced the operation of the “K·FISH Pop-up” at the 2023 Korean Festival, which[Read More…]
Balanda Q.P.S.C signs MoU with Suez Canal Authority for food security
The agreement covers the initial areas of cooperation for dairy production and manufacturing in Egypt Baladna Q.P.S.C. and the Suez Canal Authority have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance collaboration in the area of food security. As per the agreement, the two parties will explore the development of a[Read More…]
