queensland-government-offers-a100k-for-strawberry-contamination-information

September 17, 2018 | Australia

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…
hsa-issues-warning-against-new-weight-loss-product

September 14, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
pakistan-to-set-up-food-helpline

September 10, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

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…
japan-pitches-jpy-600-m-for-food-assistance-in-gaza

September 7, 2018 | Japan

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…
nz-to-focus-on-goat-milk-industry-growth

August 27, 2018 | New Zealand

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…
uk-secures-240m-deal-for-dairy-exports-with-china

August 24, 2018 | China

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…
fsanz-launches-revamped-food-allergen-portal

August 16, 2018 | Australia

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…
afgc-continues-to-support-competitive-tax-reform

August 6, 2018 | Australia

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…
accc-calls-for-10-m-fine-for-heinz

August 1, 2018 | Australia

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…
indonesia-bans-marketing-of-condensed-milk

July 13, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Indonesia bans marketing of condensed milk

Condensed milk producers and distributors have six months to comply with the ban. Indonesia is introducing a ban on marketing condensed milk and its derivatives as milk, as misleading advertisements…