June 9, 2026 | Australia

ACCC Penalises Two Produce Companies over Alleged Horticulture Code Breaches

The ACCC alleges that Fruitico traded with table grape growers without having a Code‑compliant horticulture produce agreement in place Western Australian produce companies, Fruitico Pty Ltd (Fruitico) and Fresh Express…

June 5, 2026 | Feature

How RT-PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction) Kits are Saving Lives through Early, Accurate Testing of Water Contamination

Ajay Kandhari, Director at DSS Imagetech and Spokesperson for Seqlo As the world observes Food Safety Day, it is important to recognise that food and water safety are closely interconnected.…

June 4, 2026 | Australia

FSANZ Seeks Public Feedback on Modernised Regulatory Framework for Toddler Milk

The review has considered the nutritional role of young child formula, available scientific evidence, and regulatory approaches adopted in other international markets Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called…

June 3, 2026 | Europe

Norway Seafood Exports Decline Amid Global Trade and Supply Challenges

Salmon exports remained stable in volume at 111,062 tonnes, with export value edging up 1 per cent to NOK 9.6 billion Norway’s seafood exports remained under pressure in May 2026,…

May 29, 2026 | Food

Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Quality Food are Vital for Food Security, says FAO

At World Nutrition Day 2026, the FAO Director-General calls for effective collaboration to ensure that basic, nutritious, healthy, and functional foods reach those who need them most At World Nutrition…

May 29, 2026 | Analysis

Korean Food Regulator Cracks the Whip

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has launched a multi-pronged crackdown on contactless and online food sales, as well as unfair online advertising practices. The rapid growth…

May 27, 2026 | Food

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Fertiliser Supplies and Global Food Production, Says FAO

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the event on the Middle East conflict with Spain Prime Minister The actions taken now will be critical in determining whether the world can manage…

May 25, 2026 | Europe

Germany Places Alternative Proteins at the Centre of Its High-Tech Agenda

The decision has been welcomed by Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) Germany has taken a significant step towards strengthening its alternative protein industry by embedding plant-based and food biotechnology…

May 25, 2026 | Australia

Australian Wine Exports to Canada Surge as Premium Demand Accelerates

In the 12 months to March 2026, Australian wine exports to Canada rose 24 per cent in value to $188 million and 15 per cent in volume to 69 million…

May 20, 2026 | Australia

Victoria Retains Crown as Australia’s Top Food and Fibre Exporter, Hits $22.1 Bn in 2024-25

While China remained Victoria’s largest export destination at $4.8 billion, its share of total exports fell from 33 per cent in 2019-20 to 22 per cent in 2024-25 Victoria has…