Launched in Shanghai by the Minister for Trade and Investment, Joe Szakacs, during his trade mission to China China’s growing population of 500 million middle-class consumers are the target of a new campaign to promote South Australia’s premium food and wine in China. Targeting the wildly trendy BISTRO chain of[Read More…]
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Saudi Arabia’s date exports surge to SR1.695 Bn in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s total date production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes last year The Saudi National Centre for Palms and Dates announced that the Kingdom’s date exports reached a value of SR1.695 billion in 2024, marking another milestone for the sector. According to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi[Read More…]
UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD
This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
China and Kazakhstan introduce cross-border fruit and vegetable trade model
This marks the launch of a new centralised procurement and direct transportation model connecting key wholesale markets in both countries The first convoy of refrigerated trucks carrying fruits and vegetables set off from Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the[Read More…]
US tariffs pressure Australian wine exports but China market booms
Australian wine producers are demonstrating resilience through diversified global growth and proactive marketing initiatives As the United States enforces a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods, including wine, the Australian wine industry is taking proactive steps to navigate the challenge. Wine Australia, the country’s national wine marketing and[Read More…]
Sharjah breaks global record in nutrition quality
Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food security and sustainability by producing an innovative wheat variety with[Read More…]
Cambodia prioritises fish in National Nutrition Strategy
The strategy, spearheaded by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), aims to boost food security, nutrition outcomes, and resilience nationwide In recognition of its essential role in healthy diets, Cambodia has included fish in its newly launched Third National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition (2024–2028). The strategy, spearheaded[Read More…]
UAE signs MoU with SGS Gulf to enhance quality control over food
This MoU represents a vital step towards enhancing consumer protection in the UAE The UAE Ministry of Economy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGS Gulf Limited to enhance cooperation in monitoring the quality of food and consumer products in the country’s markets and ensuring their[Read More…]
WorldFish and Zambia partner to advance climate-resilient aquatic food systems
The five-year agreement strengthens cooperation between Zambia and WorldFish in research, innovation, and policy development to enhance food and nutrition security The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WorldFish to drive climate[Read More…]
China launches sweeping food safety reforms amid public trust concerns
Terms like ‘no additives’ are now banned to prevent misleading consumers China’s National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have introduced 50 new national food safety standards and updated nine existing ones, with a strong emphasis on labeling practices, food additives, hygiene, and regulatory oversight. These changes[Read More…]
