The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is taking an important step to increase sustainability in agricultural production and to monitor chemical pesticide use more effectively. The Ministry aims to record the use of plant protection products by implementing a digital tracking system called B-Prescription. With this new application, farmers will now plan in advance which…
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is implementing a significant regulation that reshapes labelling standards for alcoholic beverages. Under the new regulation, alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 1.15% must carry a comprehensive energy declaration, including information such as the energy value per serving and per 100 ml, serving size, number…
The Organic Food Forum, one of the most important meeting points for the organic food sector in Europe, will be held again in Brussels on 27 November 2025. Hosted by IFOAM Organics Europe, this prestigious event will open its doors for the second time this year. It will provide a unique environment for knowledge sharing…
The National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have made a significant amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Raw Milk. The published amendment introduces stricter criteria for raw milk production and inspection processes. This amendment came into effect on the date of publication, and raw milk producers are…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has published its report on the state of global marine fisheries for 2025. Titled ‘Review of the State of World Marine Fisheries Resources,’ the report was prepared with contributions from over 650 experts from 92 countries. Providing the most comprehensive assessment of global marine fisheries…
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) announced its hazelnut production forecast for the 2025-2026 season at the 42nd World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress held in Spain. According to the information provided, Turkey’s walnut production for the 2025-2026 season is projected to be around 609,000 tons. This figure indicates a significant decrease compared…
The ‘Food Safety and Sustainability Panel’ we organised on 16 June 2025 at the IZQ Entrepreneurship Centre was an impressive event attended by leading figures in the sector. At this meaningful event, the sector’s most experienced professionals shared the latest developments in food safety and sustainability with participants. Distinguished speakers at the panel: Sevgi KANSOY…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is extending the public comment period for its proposed new front-of-package nutrition labelling system. Comments on the system, known as ‘Nutrition Info,’ can now be submitted until 15 July 2025. The new labelling system aims to enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the…
The European Commission signed an important regulation on 14 May 2025. With the amendment to Implementing Regulation No. 2021/1378, new rules facilitating the import of organic products from third countries outside the European Union have entered into force. The regulation was prepared based on Article 46 of the Organic Farming Regulation No. 2018/848. Thanks to…
The European Commission has launched a new Pesticide Residue Monitoring Programme covering the years 2026-2028. This comprehensive programme aims to assess whether pesticide residues in food across the European Union are within current legal limits. Under the new regulation, member states will collect samples from specified agricultural products and analyse pesticide residue levels in these…
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