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September 12, 2019 | Australia

Non-GMO Reb D Stevia Leaf Sweetener gets approval in Australia, NZ

BESTEVIA Reb D is a non-caloric, high-purity stevia sweetener with a clean, sugar-like taste US based sweetener company SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved…

February 1, 2019 | Policy and Regulatory

Hershey reports Q4 and 2018 full year results

Consolidated net sales was of $7,791.1 million which was an increase of 3.7%. The Hershey Company has announced net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended…

January 29, 2019 | Policy and Regulatory

Sri Lanka extends colour scheme for solid food

In 2017, the colour scheme was introduced to categorise the sweetened drinks. The Sri Lankan Health and Nutrition Ministry recently announced that it would adopt the colour scheme that was…

January 25, 2019 | Malaysia

Malaysia Halal Expo 2019 puts focus on Tokyo Olympics

The exhibition involves the participation of 320 exhibition booths as well as promotion of halal products and services. The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) is hosting Malaysia Halal Expo 2019…

December 28, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

FDA identifies pathways for hemp ingredients in food & supplements

Commissioner Gottlieb issues statement on 2018 Farm Bill and “cannabis-derived compounds” Within an hour of the signing ceremony for the historic 2018 Farm Bill, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

December 6, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore to reduce sugar in pre-packed beverages

MOH has carefully reviewed the measures and practices adopted by other countries, and studied their impact in these countries As part of Singapore’s War on Diabetes, the Ministry of Health…

November 22, 2018 | Korea

South Korea to use blockchain for beef supply management

The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. South Korea has announced a blockchain technology pilot…

September 20, 2018 | Australia

Tougher penalties for fruit contamination

Keeping the priority of Australians safe in mind and to support the farmers whose livelihoods have been put at risk, the government has announced various reforms. Over the past few…

September 18, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore chicken distributors fined with S$26.9M

This is the highest financial penalty meted out by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a single case. 13 fresh chicken distributors which supply more than 90…

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…

Technology

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Centre in Singapore

Feb 11, 2026 | Company News

Blueberries Built for Export, Consistency and Premium Programs

Feb 09, 2026 | Food

Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

Feb 06, 2026 | Australia

Food Testing

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

How audit-led approaches are reinforcing trust in retail food safety