March 9, 2026 | Packaging

EU Moves to Protect ‘Meat’ Labels in New Agricultural Market Rules

The move is intended to enhance consumer transparency and fair competition in the EU’s internal market, enabling shoppers to make more informed purchasing decisions As the popularity of plant-based foods…

March 6, 2026 | Food

Rising Food Security Concerns Grip Middle East amid Import Bans and Supply Disruptions

The impact of disrupted imports is becoming visible in several Gulf markets Food security concerns are intensifying across parts of the Middle East as import restrictions, geopolitical tensions, and supply…

March 6, 2026 | Food Security

Nutrition Education Drives Adoption of Seaweed and Mussels among Bangladesh Coastal Communities

Seaweed is considered a nutrient powerhouse, rich in essential minerals and vitamins In the coastal regions of Bangladesh, where marine biodiversity is abundant but food insecurity remains widespread, new initiatives…

March 5, 2026 | Food Security

Singapore Expands Support for Local Farms to Strengthen Food Security

The move comes as the city-state continues to rely heavily on imports for its food needs, with more than 90 per cent of its food sourced from overseas Singapore is…

March 4, 2026 | Europe

Norway’s Seafood Exports Slip 2% in February amid Wild Catch Decline

Farmed seafood generated NOK 9.96 billion in February, up NOK 348 million year-on-year, accounting for 72 per cent of total exports Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.8 billion in February,…

March 4, 2026 | Australia

Australia’s Farm Production to Surpass $100 Bn Four Years Ahead of Target

Exports across agriculture, fisheries and forestry are also forecast to hit a record high of nearly $85 billion in 2025–26 Australia’s farm gate production value is set to exceed $100…

March 2, 2026 | Australia

Australia to Launch National Vineyard Register to Tackle Wine Oversupply

The platform is expected to be operational by the end of 2026 The Australian Government has announced support for the development of a National Vineyard Register, a major initiative led…

February 24, 2026 | Australia

Australian Medical Bodies Push for Compulsory Health Star Labelling

The Health Star Rating scheme converts detailed nutrition panel information into a simple front-of-pack score ranging from half a star to five stars, enabling consumers to compare products within a…

February 19, 2026 | Food

FCI Signs Five-Year Rice Supply Agreement with World Food Programme

FCI will supply200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25 per cent broken) to WFP The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Memorandum…

February 11, 2026 | Australia

Australian Government Commits $6Mn to Boost WA Wine Industry

WA wines to prospective buyers, strengthening supply chain relationships, improving market access, and boosting business readiness across the sector The Australian Government has committed $6 million over four years to…