Together with its partners, Fera is tackling pressing global challenges, including climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food production, and the fight against food fraud In 2024, Fera Science Limited (Fera), a prominent agriculture, food safety, and environmental research organisation, has undergone significant transformations marked by strategic partnerships, innovative studies, and leadership changes.[Read More…]
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Australia’s red meat exports set for record high in 2024–25
This achievement is closely tied to the improved trade relationship with China, following the removal of suspensions on Australian meat processing establishments, which has significantly boosted exports to the region Australia’s red meat exports are projected to reach record levels in 2024–25, according to the latest data from the Australian[Read More…]
NTU Singapore and Bunge to craft new food flavours via fermentation
In a research collaboration agreement, Bunge will develop the new flavours by leveraging the research capabilities and technologies at NTU’s Food Science and Technology Programme (FST) NTU Singapore and Bunge, a leading global agriculture, food and ingredients company, are collaborating to produce new food flavours through fermentation, including umami or savouriness, one of[Read More…]
Florida bans sale of lab-grown meat
New bill aims to protect the agriculture industry from ideological attacks that blame ranchers for climate change Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a new bill into law that prohibits the sale of lab-grown meat in the state. He stated that this decision was made to support and promote a[Read More…]
Australia exports $80Bn agri and food products in 2023
China remains Australia’s largest single export market, worth approximately $17 billion in 2022-23 Australia exported $80.4 billion in agriculture, fisheries and forestry (AFF) products in the 2022–23 financial year – a record high, and a 17 per cent increase on the previous year. Record crop production in 2022-23 coincided with[Read More…]
UAE’s Food Tech Valley aims to transform country into global hub for food technology
The Food Tech Valley is made up of different zones covering all aspects of the food value chain, and construction is nearing completion The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched the Food Tech Valley, a project aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for agriculture and food[Read More…]
CP Foods announces Thailand’s first export of cooked duck meat into Australia
Duck meat products are certified with internationally recognised standards Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has become the first company in Thailand to send cooked duck meat to Australia, marking a significant collaborative trade achievement between the two countries. The historic import cooked duck into Australia took place[Read More…]
