jamaica-collaborates-with-south-africa-for-nutraceuticals

December 5, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Jamaica collaborates with South Africa for nutraceuticals

The commercial agreement would supplement the current partnership in place for bi-lateral scientific research on nutraceuticals. Jamaica and the Republic of South Africa are signing a commercial agreement, which will…
cannabinoid-infused-beverages-now-legal-in-canada

November 29, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Cannabinoid-Infused beverages now legal in Canada

This momentous change will shift the landscape of the global cannabis sector. The federal government has finally announced the legalization of cannabinoid-infused foods and beverages in Canada. Legalizing cannabinoid-infused edibles…
novolyze-selected-by-french-government-for-food-safety-rd-programme

November 23, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Novolyze selected by French Government for food safety R&D programme

The R&D activities will be carried out for a period of three years beginning this month, with an investment of €1.8m of which €0.9m will be provided by the French…
asia-to-get-new-fish-smoking-technology

November 22, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Asia to get new fish-smoking technology

The FAO technology was first introduced in Africa, where 12 countries have now adopted it. New smoking ovens pioneered by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) under an EU funded programme…
european-council-endorses-new-regulations-for-organic-farming

November 21, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

European Council endorses new regulations for organic farming

Once adopted, the new rules will enter into force in January 2021 and will also apply to non-EU farmers who export their organic products to the EU market The European…
fda-highlights-associated-risks-of-herbal-medicine-kratom

November 15, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

FDA highlights associated risks of herbal medicine Kratom

Kratom contains alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine that have similar effects as opioids. The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has raised the issue about the potential safety risks associated…
world-bank-provides-funds-for-nutrition-project-in-pakistan

November 10, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

World Bank provides funds for nutrition project in Pakistan

The Project development objectives are to increase the dietary diversity and improve sanitation and hygiene practices in targeted project areas in Sindh Province. Pakistan has signed a grant agreement with…
arla-partners-with-food-banks-to-halve-its-food-waste-by-2020

November 10, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Arla partners with food banks to halve its food waste by 2020

The agreement will see the dairy company donate surplus products through the FEBA network in Europe Denmark based dairy company Arla has teamed up with the European Federation of Food…
korea-supports-ghana-in-developing-rice-industry

November 9, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Korea supports Ghana in developing rice industry

The experts established that even though all the regions had the potential to produce rice on a large scale, the Central Region was more endowed. Ghana is receiving $9 million…
japan-health-ministry-works-out-food-recall-system

November 7, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Japan Health Ministry works out food recall system

The government is expected to submit a bill to the National Diet next year to revise the food sanitation. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry in Japan is planning to…