The Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (MICP) has seized a container of food after it tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF) in order to prevent further spread of the disease.
Singapore is looking into developing a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern novel food production for human consumption in the country, which would cover new items such as cell-based meat and alternative proteins.
The alternative protein-based foods industry and government in Australia are at odds over the use of terms such as ‘milk’, ‘meat’ and ‘seafood’ to label these, with tensions rising after the issue proceeded to high-level ministerial discussions.
Thai poultry business Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has set strong revenue targets for the next 12 months and beyond as it continues to focus on overseas expansion.
The Spanish pig sector has seen more than 2 million tons of white pork exports worth €5m exported across five continents recently, according to the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (Interporc).
In the wake of several controversial recent studies that have linked meat consumption with increased cancer risk, an equally contentious series of reviews have found there are very few health benefits to cutting out meat protein.
Malaysia, Australia and Pakistan have retained their positions as the top-ranking APAC countries in the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report’s Top 10 Halal Food listing.
The appointment of Gundagai Meat Processors CEO Will Barton to a new government advisory committee has been welcomed by the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC).
Animal welfare campaigners Aussie Farms has had it charitable status revoked following an investigation by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
