Latest Food Safety News

NSW Government backs next generation of scientists with new PhD Pilot Program
MPI Approval and IXOM Partnership Signal Growing Momentum for Continuous Pathogen Control for New Zealand’s Food Industry
Putting money back in the till for food businesses
FAO-WHO 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopts new standards
FAO boosts support for Codex, calls for stronger implementation of global food safety standards
Northern Territory prepares following H5 Bird Flu detection in Western Australia and South Australia
Mike Gooey Appointed Inaugural Safe Food Victoria CEO
WA Health provides public health update following avian influenza detection in wild bird
New Zealand prepared and watching as bird flu detected in Australia
Feedback sought to further inform practical horticulture regulations
Seaweed farming offers climate benefits, but regulatory gaps pose risks
Food industries embrace AI sensors to improve efficiencies
New traceability grants to strengthen agricultural trade
Workers’ Analysis Of Budget 2026
Local food businesses invited to flavour the return of Eat the Street
When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist
Smart sensors could help Canada tackle its $58-billion food waste problem
Regional Hospitality Skills Shortage Continues as Industry Seeks Local Workforce Solutions
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister visit to New Zealand
Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection
Government reducing regulatory barriers for new agriculture, horticulture and veterinary products
FAO report calls for robust risk assessment for recycled plastic food packaging
Levelling the playing field for food business verification
WHO launches revamped SHAKE package to help reduce salt intake
THE NDIS SAVED MY LIFE because… A Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary story
Safe Food Victoria Appoints Board Members
Research underway to update deer hunting rules
Teacher turned farmer Narelle Zanker wins 2026 South Australia AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Right rules for the right risk: free online food safety training now available
LyondellBasell completes sale of select European strategic assessment assets
‘Lab-on-a-drone’ tests remote farm waterways for nitrate levels
Sydney restaurant served hefty fine for food safety breaches
Plastics found in crop tomato, wheat tissue and stunt growth 
Applications for the meat inspector traineeship are now open!
Experienced Leader Takes Helm Of Safe Food Queensland
Amcor Accelerates All-in-One Fiber Packaging Innovation Through Strategic Collaboration with Metsä Group and G. Mondini
QUT researchers identify Australia’s opportunity in the USD $68.56 billion global upcycled food market
Strong Action Taken Against Childcare Provider
LyondellBasell publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, Vision to Value: Maintaining Our Focus
Sniffing Out Chinese Herbs
Why freezing food doesn’t kill bacteria
Showtime in Sydney: If you only see one thing…make it the District Exhibits
New programme streamlines approvals for innovation
Growing Our Food Safety Standards
Otago lab addresses the people-side of food safety
Risk, Not Zero-detection, Should Guide Food Safety
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
South Australian children deserve safe and nutritious food at Early Childhood Education and Care Centres