April 2, 2026 | Australia

FSANZ Approves New Caffeine Rules to Strengthen Consumer Safety and Labelling

The amendments to the Food Standards Code aim to curb the proliferation of highly caffeinated products in the general food supply while improving transparency for consumers The Food Standards Australia…

April 1, 2026 | Food Security

FAO Chief Economist Warns of Severe Global Food Security Risks from Disruption to Strait of Hormuz Trade Corridor

The Chief Economist pointed out that the disruptions are already translating into higher costs for farmers worldwide The Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations…

March 30, 2026 | Australia

Australia and EU Finalise Wine Agreement to Simplify Trade

The agreement safeguards the continued use of existing grape variety names, even if they are designated as EU GIs in the future Australia and the European Union have concluded negotiations…

March 26, 2026 | Australia

Western Australia Rolls Out $10 Million Boost for School Canteens

By upgrading facilities and equipment, the program seeks to enhance efficiency and expand the availability of nutritious meal options for students More school canteens across Western Australia are set for…

March 25, 2026 | Australia

Australia Launches National Food Supply Chain Assessment amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

The assessment forms a key component of the forthcoming National Food Security Strategy and follows a high-level meeting of the National Food Council The Australian Government has announced a National…

March 18, 2026 | Food Security

Cambodia Elevates Aquatic Foods to National Priority in New Food Systems Roadmap

The new roadmap goes further by integrating aquatic food systems into national food systems planning for the first time Cambodia has formally recognised aquatic food systems as a cornerstone of…

March 18, 2026 | Finance

ADB Surpasses $14 Billion Food Security Commitment, Expands Food System Support

ADB will provide $26 billion in additional food security financing from 2026 to 2030 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has surpassed its $14 billion commitment to strengthen food security in…

March 17, 2026 | Export & Import

India’s Food Product Exports Show Broad-Based Growth in February 2026

Exports of cereals excluding rice surged sharply by 170.14 per cent year-on-year, emerging as the fastest-growing category India’s food product exports recorded steady growth across multiple categories in February 2026,…

March 11, 2026 | Food Security

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Could Drive Up Global Food Prices: UNCTAD

UNCTAD warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the vulnerability of critical maritime chokepoints to geopolitical tensions and their ability to transmit shocks across energy, commodity and food…

March 10, 2026 | Food Security

Egypt Tightens Market Oversight to Ensure Food Supply Stability

The government has already taken proactive measures to secure sufficient reserves of strategic and basic commodities for several months Egypt is intensifying efforts to safeguard food security and price stability…