This is the highest financial penalty meted out by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a single case. 13 fresh chicken distributors which supply more than 90 per cent of fresh chicken products in Singapore have been fined a record S$26.9 million for price-fixing and non-compete agreements.[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
Queensland government offers A$100K for Strawberry contamination information
The government of Queensland has offered $100,000 Australian dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the strawberry contamination. The strawberry contamination scare in Australia has caused recall of the fruit of major brands from the supermarket. The Queensland Health Department[Read More…]
HSA issues warning against new weight loss product
The ingredients, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are typically used as medicines to relieve blocked nose and cough. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found that the “Ke Le” weight loss product sold online contains two undeclared potent medicinal ingredients that could pose serious health risks. Ke Le has been promoted online[Read More…]
Pakistan to set up Food Helpline
The helpline is intended to create massive awareness among people about intake of food. The Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Pakistan has decided to set up a Consultation Food Helpline to give free information about food and nutrition. Under the Food Helpline, qualified nutritionists and food experts would give free information[Read More…]
Japan pitches JPY 600 M for food assistance in Gaza
Food insecurity remains a critical issue in Gaza, and many Palestine refugee families face difficulties in meeting their minimum food needs. The Japanese Ambassador for Palestinian Affairs and Representative of Japan to Palestine, Takeshi Okubo, and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) Commissioner-General, Pierre Krähenbühl, have signed an agreement[Read More…]
NZ to focus on goat milk industry growth
The initiative aims to grow research and farming capability and boost export revenue across the country’s goat’s milk industry. New Zealand has launched a $19.7 million programme with Dairy Goat Co-operative to grow the goat’s milk infant formula industry in the country. Caprine Innovations NZ or Caprinz is a five-year[Read More…]
UK secures £240M deal for dairy exports with China
The announcement comes as demand for most dairy categories in China grew by more than 20 per cent. The UK has secured a multi-million-pound deal which will allow it to import its dairy products made with milk from third countries into China. Estimated to be worth £240 million over five[Read More…]
FSANZ launches revamped Food Allergen Portal
It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. A new refreshed Food Allergen Portal has been launched as a result of collaboration between industry, consumer and government stakeholders. It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. Mr. Mark Booth, Food Standards Australia New Zealand[Read More…]
AFGC continues to support competitive tax reform
AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that delivering Australia a competitive company tax system is crucial to trade exposed economic sectors like food and grocery manufacturing which is subject to the global pursuit of cost competitiveness. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) continues to support establishing globally competitive taxation[Read More…]
ACCC calls for $10 M fine for Heinz
Heinz is opposed to the $10 million penalty but has not suggested an alternative figure. ACCC has called for food giant Heinz to be hit with a $10 million fine after misleading consumers by claiming one of its snacks, marketed for toddlers, was beneficial for young children. In a hearing in the Federal[Read More…]
