Mexico’s Ecomondo expo provided clear proof that agriculture can be a profitable market for green waste treatment companies.

The European Commission has decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative titled “Stop Fake Food: Origin on Label”. The organisers of this initiative call for the Commission to propose measures to ensure that European consumers have access to transparent information about the food they buy and that their expectations in terms of high quality and sustainability standards are met.

Kazakhstan's agricultural sector is undergoing significant development efforts. The National Agro-industrial Project targets to enhance the sector's productivity and value by transitioning to high-value products and modernising equipment. Despite challenges like extreme weather and outdated machinery, opportunities arise for Hong Kong to partner in modernising Kazakhstan's agriculture, expanding exports, and accessing new markets.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has modified its fees for three programmes under its jurisdiction: the expedited import programme, the food facility and importer re-inspections, and the accreditation of third-party food safety auditors.