February 7, 2025 | Ingredients

Food Safety fines New Zealand Sugar Company for importing and selling sugar products contaminated with lead

In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low-level lead contamination New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been…

February 7, 2025 | Cultured Meat

Singapore’s Food Safety bill paves way for commercialisation novel food

The FSSB 2024 focuses on ‘defined foods,’ which include lab-grown meat, precision-fermented products, and insect-based foods Singapore has taken a groundbreaking step in food innovation with the introduction of the…

February 4, 2025 | Europe

EU approves Water lentils for consumption and production

The tiny green plants that float – and rapidly multiply – in stagnant water Water lentils, a protein-rich and sustainably cultivated plant have now been officially approved as a vegetable…

January 17, 2025 | Food

DCT Abu Dhabi partners with ne’ma to reduce food waste

The national food loss and waste initiative is at the core of the UAE’s efforts to ensure food security and address climate change The Department of Culture and Tourism –…

January 16, 2025 | Food

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority reports on advancements in food strategy

The plan aims to strengthen food safety measures to protect public health, foster the growth of Egypt’s food and agriculture production sectors Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly recently met…

January 13, 2025 | Australia

Australian seafood to make impact in Chinese market

South Australian Southern Rock Lobster fisheries remain the state’s most valuable wild catch fishery with exports valued at $40 million in the year to October 2024 South Australia’s Southern Rock…

January 13, 2025 | Food

From tradition to transformation South Korea bans dog meat by 2027

To aid the transition, the government has set aside 100 billion won ($75 million) in incentives for farmers, breeders, and restaurants South Korea marked a historic milestone by deciding to…

January 6, 2025 | Food

UK government announces £15Mn fund to address food waste

Around 330,000 tonnes of edible food is wasted or fed to animals each year before leaving farms Thousands of tonnes of food, including popular festive items like brussels sprouts and…

January 6, 2025 | Beverages

Sri Lanka introduces new food & beverage regulations

According to the new rules, the industry must ensure that children under the age of 12 are not featured in advertisements for food and beverage products The Sri Lankan government…

January 6, 2025 | Food

Agriculture Ministry expands tomato cultivation across Israel

The ministry has expanded tomato cultivation areas along the Gaza Strip border and provided alternative farmland for farmers unable to access their fields due to military restrictions The Agriculture Ministry…