September 16, 2024 | China

Philippines seizes smuggle carrots and onions

These agricultural products were imported from China by Betron Consumer Goods Trading The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines, along with the Bureau of Customs, has reported the seizure of…

August 30, 2024 | Europe

UK invests £15Mn to commercialise alternative proteins

The new centre, hosted by the University of Leeds and co-led with the James Hutton Institute, the University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London The UK government is investing £15 million in an innovation hub to accelerate…

August 29, 2024 | Australia

Australian Grape & Wine welcomes competition impact analysis of grape and wine industry

The impact analysis will examine regulatory options concerning fair trading, competitive relationships, contracting practices Australian Grape & Wine welcomed the announcement of an independent impact analysis of the grape and…

August 23, 2024 | China

China initiates anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products from EU

A total of 20 EU subsidies will be scrutinised, including those from the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy and subsidy programs initiated by specific EU members like Ireland, Austria, Belgium, and…

August 22, 2024 | Australia

New Zealand takes action in response to Australia’s tomato virus find

All imported tomatoes from Australia currently come from Queensland and not South Australia Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia, after the detection of…

August 21, 2024 | Australia

Australia invests $41Mn to develop new fruit and nut varieties

The main goals of the program include creating smaller, high-density orchards to increase yield and implementing automation to alleviate the pressures caused by labour shortages Growers and plant scientists in…

August 14, 2024 | Finance

Kuwaiti allocates $591Mn to food support

Additionally, 6.927 million dinars have been earmarked for milk and baby food, representing 3.8 per cent of the support The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has allocated a significant amount…

August 8, 2024 | Food

Jordan restricts tomato exports amid price surge

The decision is intended to ensure an adequate supply of tomatoes for local consumption Khaled Hneifat, the Minister of Agriculture in Jordan, has announced a new policy aimed at restricting…

August 7, 2024 | Australia

Western Australia introduces strategy to boost craft beer industry

The WA Craft Beer Strategy seeks to create a collaborative pathway for the industry and government to work together over the next ten years The Western Australian Government has introduced…

August 6, 2024 | Food

Qatar intensifies monitoring of local markets to ensure food safety

The Ministry inspected 3,221 local food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards, and technical requirements The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Qatar has increased surveillance of local…