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 23, 2026 | Company News

Tim Hortons Singapore Secures Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Halal Certification Ahead of Ramadan

The certification comes at a meaningful time, positioning Tim Hortons as a gathering destination for Iftar meals and Eid celebrations Tim Hortons Singapore has officially received Halal certification from Majlis…

February 13, 2026 | China

Witsbb Joins Hands with Multiple Parties to Launch New Standard in Nutrition Free from Common Allergens

The brand’s “Allergen-Free 100+” transparent list not only avoids the eight common allergens but also proactively excludes over 100 potential allergenic substances As the number of allergy-prone infants continues to…

February 13, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

Redefining Trust in Organic Foods through Independent Testing

Satyajit Hange, Co-founder of Two Brothers Organic Farms As conversations around food safety evolve in India, the focus is shifting from broad organic claims to measurable, outcome-based verification. Consumers are…

February 4, 2026 | Australia

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

The acquisition of the two companies will see AFNOR International extend its growth in the Australasian and Pacific region AFNOR International, a division of the certification, training and standards organisation,…

February 2, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

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

Algal blooms may become more dangerous even after growth slows, raising new seafood safety concerns Researchers from Incheon National University have discovered that prolonged nutrient depletion can significantly increase toxin…

February 2, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

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

Sutida Ketudut, Director – APAC, NSF As food retail and food service businesses across the Asia-Pacific scale up and diversify, food safety has moved from a back-end compliance function to…

January 19, 2026 | Australia

NSF launches retail food safety audit program in ASEAN and Australia

New tiered services empower restaurants and food retailers to strengthen hygiene, compliance and customer trust NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, announced the launch of its Retail…

January 16, 2026 | Australia

Bringing PFAS testing to the point of need

Henry Bellette, PhD candidate at La Trobe University Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to raise global concern due to their persistence in the environment and growing links to human…

January 8, 2026 | Company News

IMCD opens a Food & Nutrition Laboratory in Cologne

The opening marks a strategic milestone for IMCD Germany IMCD Group, a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has comprehensively modernised its Food…