The average value of exports increased by 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre free on board (FOB), the highest average value in almost two decades In the 12 months ended March 2025, Australian wine exports increased by 41 per cent in value to $2.64 billion and by 6 per[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse-seine fishery earns MSC certification
With MSC certification, the fishery now meets the growing demand for eco-labelled, sustainably sourced seafood The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard – a significant milestone for a sought-after species once severely overfished. The historic achievement[Read More…]
ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry
ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issues Paper has been released to[Read More…]
World Wide Farms partners with ReposiTrak to strengthen food safety
This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance World Wide Farms, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of fresh culinary herbs and greens, has announced using the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing. This collaboration amplifies World Wide Farms’ commitment to food[Read More…]
Australia’s food and wine campaign to target China’s 500 million consumers
Launched in Shanghai by the Minister for Trade and Investment, Joe Szakacs, during his trade mission to China China’s growing population of 500 million middle-class consumers are the target of a new campaign to promote South Australia’s premium food and wine in China. Targeting the wildly trendy BISTRO chain of[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s date exports surge to SR1.695 Bn in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s total date production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes last year The Saudi National Centre for Palms and Dates announced that the Kingdom’s date exports reached a value of SR1.695 billion in 2024, marking another milestone for the sector. According to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi[Read More…]
UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD
This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
China and Kazakhstan introduce cross-border fruit and vegetable trade model
This marks the launch of a new centralised procurement and direct transportation model connecting key wholesale markets in both countries The first convoy of refrigerated trucks carrying fruits and vegetables set off from Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the[Read More…]
US tariffs pressure Australian wine exports but China market booms
Australian wine producers are demonstrating resilience through diversified global growth and proactive marketing initiatives As the United States enforces a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods, including wine, the Australian wine industry is taking proactive steps to navigate the challenge. Wine Australia, the country’s national wine marketing and[Read More…]
Sharjah breaks global record in nutrition quality
Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food security and sustainability by producing an innovative wheat variety with[Read More…]
