December 2, 2024 | Food

Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm in New Zealand

There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed…

November 27, 2024 | Africa

JBS and Nigeria sign agreement to invest in food security 

A $2.5 billion 5-year investment plan includes the construction of 6 factories and collaboration with the Nigerian government to promote local production JBS, one of the largest food companies in…

November 26, 2024 | China

USA blocks agrifood imports from China over labour concerns

The new restrictions target a wide range of products, including tomato paste, walnuts The United States has banned imports of food, metals, and other goods from 29 additional Chinese companies,…

November 18, 2024 | Australia

ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries

The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…

October 22, 2024 | Food

Dubai Municipality launches programme for food safety

The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme…

October 21, 2024 | Food

ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi

The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The…

October 15, 2024 | Food

UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security

This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with…

October 11, 2024 | Food

Saudi Arabia’s fish farm production up by 56.4%

Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia’s fish farming…

October 10, 2024 | Africa

UK poultry industry receives £160Mn boost as exports to South Africa resume

The development will allow UK traders to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years British poultry can once again reach South African tables, after the…

September 24, 2024 | Australia

ACCC denies infant formula code on marketing

The Infant Nutrition Council wants to continue following the ‘Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement’ (MAIF Agreement) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering…