December 22, 2025 | Food Security

IPC analysis finds no famine in Gaza, yet 77% face acute food insecurity

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO say hunger, malnutrition, disease and the scale of agricultural destruction remain alarmingly high The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza confirms that no…

December 17, 2025 | Company News

Silal–Square Roots partnership uses AI to boost sustainable food production

The partnership represents a major step forward in the UAE’s efforts to strengthen food security Silal’s Innovation Oasis (iO), the state-of-the-art research and development hub in Al Ain designed to…

December 15, 2025 | Australia

Australia backs local distillers with $200,000 growth grants

The Distillery Door Program has delivered more than $7 million in direct funding to Victoria’s distillery industry, supporting job creation and business expansion The Australian Government is boosting Victoria’s distillery…

December 11, 2025 | Africa

Egypt cements aquaculture research partnership with WorldFish for 25 years

Under the newly signed agreement, Egypt will continue to host the Abbassa Research and Training Centre in Sharqia Governorate for another 25 years Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation,…

December 9, 2025 | Export & Import

 India remains key supplier as IREF counters claims on U.S. rice market dynamics

During the financial year 2024–2025, India exported Basmati rice worth $337.10 million to the United States, amounting to 274,213.14 metric tonnes In response to the recent statement by the President of the United States regarding Indian rice, the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) wishes to clarify the facts around Indo-U.S. rice trade and market dynamics.…

December 8, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s Humpty Doo Barramundi farm to achieve ASC certification

This certification is an important step forward for the sector and a powerful example of the positive change ASC aims to drive across global aquaculture Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced…

December 5, 2025 | Food

SFDA and Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency forge strategic partnership

This strategic agreement is an extension of SFDA’s ongoing efforts to expand its regional and international partnerships The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency…

December 3, 2025 | Europe

Norway’s seafood exports fall again in November as volumes drop and currency strengthens

One of the steepest declines was seen in mackerel exports, which fell to 21,655 tonnes, the lowest November volume since 2010, a drop of 51 per cent Norway exported seafood…

December 3, 2025 | Australia

Australian Government injects $10Mn to boost wine and cider industry

The government has injected more than $80 million into the grape and wine sector, underscoring its economic importance and cultural value The Australian Government has announced a fresh $10 million…

December 2, 2025 | Africa

MATAN unveils automated food security system to reach 40Mn Nigerians

The system was developed to address rising hunger across the country through a fully digital, community-driven approach The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has launched a new Automated…