May 8, 2024 | China

Hong Kong finds sulphur dioxide in fresh beef and pork samples

The test results showed that the fresh beef sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 812 parts per million (ppm) and the two fresh pork samples contained sulphur dioxide…
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May 7, 2024 | China

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from areas in US 

Hong Kong imported about 16,480 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 7.73 million poultry eggs from the US in the first three months of this year Hong…

May 6, 2024 | Food

Singapore’s Polymath Wholesales fined $8,000 for illegal import of meat

Those who illegally import meat products from unapproved sources without a valid permit may face penalties Singapore-based Lim Guozhi Benjamin, who is the sole proprietor of Polymath Wholesales Trading, has…

May 6, 2024 | Ingredients

SFA recalls cinnamon powders from China, India and water from Japan

The SFA cautions that prolonged consumption of high levels of lead can cause problems for the kidneys and liver The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall for two…

May 6, 2024 | Cultured Meat

Florida bans sale of lab-grown meat

New bill aims to protect the agriculture industry from ideological attacks that blame ranchers for climate change Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a new bill into law that prohibits…

May 3, 2024 | Food

New Zealand initiates 14 recalls affecting 65 products

New Zealand Food Safety shares 2023 recall data New Zealand Food Safety has recently released its annual report on consumer-level food recalls for the year 2023. The report identifies the…

May 3, 2024 | Food

Philippines launches garden-to-table cooking caravan

It aims to encourage Filipinos to produce their food especially in the urban areas and promote healthy eating habits Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs…

May 2, 2024 | Australia

Australia’s Coles canned tuna range to get tick of approval from MSC 

This important milestone will see Coles have the largest MSC-certified own-brand seafood range in the country Australia’s Coles can announce that all its Own Brand canned tuna will begin to…

April 29, 2024 | Food

FAO launches global initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems 

Reduce the need for antimicrobials on Farms for sustainable agrifood systems transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced…

April 29, 2024 | Beverages

Ministry supports Taiwanese tea’s entry into Singapore market

Two Memorandum of Understanding were signed on-site between the two industry associations to foster Taiwan-Singapore cooperation The “2024 Taiwan-Singapore Tea Industry Business-matching and Exchange Event” in Singapore is held to…