This Week in the News
Headlines concerning food safety, regulations, interesting articles, and other things pertaining to the Agriculture or Food Industry.
February 18, 2026
UAE, Azerbaijan boost food security, agriculture ties
Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban from South Africa
Don’t Ignore This Peanut Butter Recall. Michigan Is Included
New Zealand, Singapore Launch e-Certification to Boost Digital Trade
Producers ‘really optimistic’ about future of northern farming
How the tragedy of the mandarin mirrors Georgia’s democratic demise
Indiana Duck, Turkey Farms Detect Avian Flu
Nestle, Danone Cited in France’s Widening Infant Formula Probe
Advancing Gene-Edited Potatoes to Cut Post-Harvest Losses
February 8, 2026
Unnecessary food restrictions hurt Indiana farmers and families
Farmers plan new protests over EU-Mercosur deal
Most searched Super Bowl snacks in each state – See the list
Build a stronger food safety system with the Food Safety Excellence program
February 4, 2026
Rio de Janeiro state bans shark meat for school meals
The government of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state has banned shark meat for meals in most of the schools it manages, after pressure from conservationists and school meal advisers raising health and environmental concerns. The shark meat ban applies to all 1, …
The Brief – Europe’s Muppets take centre stage
Vietnam eyes Israel as promising rice market under free trade deal
PM orders urgent fixes to bottlenecks in food safety decree implementation
Spring Fair 2026 boosts Vinh Long specialties in Tet market
Penalty-free party: Keep food safety in mind for game day See this link as well Don’t Let Salmonella and Bacillus ceres Compete Like the Kelce Brothers At Your Festivities
Food Waste In The US Costs $384 Billion And Consumers Are Mostly To Blame
January 28, 2026
Gauteng outlines intensified provincial response to foot-and-mouth disease
Research reveals fish size and body part influence allergy risk
The EU recommended a new method for making smoked salmon. But what did Norwegians think about that?
Is American Kraft Mac & Cheese Banned In Other Countries?
Chilean Cherry Ice and Snow Festival Launches in Hunan With Greenery
Extension experts offer food safety guidelines for winter storms, power outages
January 22, 2026
Lactalis and Danone affected by infant formula toxin issue
10 Food Safety Resolutions for the New Year
January 21, 2026
Ivory Coast rice millers make connections in Mid-South
South Korea to streamline procedures for entry of North Korean food products
Canadian beef returning to China for the first time in years
There’s a can of Portuguese sardines for every U.S. state. What to know
January 17, 2026
Egyptian fresh produce under scrutiny over MRLs
African food safety project to focus on 10 countries
Unlicensed dairy producer shut down in Tbilisi after food safety violations found
Purdue Extension Offers Farmers Market Training Series at Indiana State Fairgrounds
Standstill Order Lifted: Movement of Live Bird Products Now Permitted (Cayman Islands)
January 12, 2026
South Africa steps up border seizures of undeclared fresh produce
Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products, company says
Belgium orders cull of 55,000 chickens after H5N1 outbreak
Farmers lead 20,000-strong Athlone protest over Mercosur agreement
January 7, 2026
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
How and Where to Volunteer at a Local Food Pantry
Farmers say hormone found in Brazilian beef should be ‘red line’ on trade deal
New Zealand Food Safety recalls specialised Nestle baby formula over toxin fears
Nestlé recalls BEBA and Alfamino infant milk in Switzerland
Bad news for Maggi maker Nestle, company recalls its baby products from 25 countries, names include…
December 30, 2025
Arkansas Confirms HPAI Outbreak in Commercial Flock
FDA investigated more than 30 outbreaks in 2025
Farmer anger as Ukrainian cage eggs undercut UK market
Top 15 must-try local dishes, snacks and drinks in every country
Minorities, migrants, the unemployed: on the Danube, food becomes inclusion
December 27, 2025
Egg Boom in Indiana: Michigan Producer Invests $20M in New Facility in Noble County
Pork Farmers Step Up to Support Food-Insecure Hoosiers
Dumped New Zealand gourmet cheese resold cheaply on black market
Enjoy the Feast, Not the Food Poisoning
Green Certificate Program prepares high school students for careers in agriculture
December 16, 2025
Food safety in early learning centres: Protecting children through better practices
Arkansas agriculture research and promotion boards open funding opportunities
Three new confirmed cases of HPAI in Indiana, more than 46,000 birds impacted since December 10th
New Headquarters for Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA)
Nigeria, Denmark deepen collaboration on AMR control, food safety, climate challenges
Expert group very concerned about avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands
December 3, 2025
Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide
3D-printed food can turn waste into nutrition
Northern Indiana leading the nation with new HPAI cases
3D printed chicken claim lands soup exec in hot water
December 1, 2025
NPR: The agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here’s what we know https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5608225/snap-rule-changes-usda-rollins
Falcons Help Michigan Cherry Farmers Protect Crop From Food Safety Risks
Holiday Food Safety: Preventing food poisoning and stomach bugs
Greek data shows increase in Salmonella infections
Hong Kong halts poultry imports from Belgian, German regions
Brazil eyeing off access to Japan: What does it mean for Australian beef?
Real anxiety among farmers over bluetongue virus, minister says
November 29, 2025
Avian Flu Can Be Spread by Humans
CFIA suspends certain livestock shipments from the U.S.
‘To the next level’: Alberta cracking down on food safety after shortfalls exposed
4 poultry farms in southwestern Ontario hit with avian flu resulting in 63k birds culled so far
Growing a generation of agricultural changemakers
November 24, 2025
Largest US meat supplier closing plant as industry reckons with Trump
Dodge County Officials Share Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips
What’s a safe temperature for Thanksgiving turkey? Other turkey tips
Washington resident dies from bird flu infection
Governor Sanders pardons prize-winning turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Handle, store food safely this holiday season to avoid foodborne illness
US poultry is often contaminated with salmonella, including at an Indiana plant
November 19, 2025
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Tonka Bean: The Tale of a Contested Commodity
Canadian Pride back on our grocery shelves
Booming Ukrainian egg exports spark woes in Ukraine and the UK
November 13, 2025
Alert issued for Arkansas poultry growers after first confirmed bird flu case in backyard flock https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/alert-issued-for-arkansas-poultry-growers-after-first-confirmed-bird-flu-case-in-backyard-flock/
Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs
Survey reveals washing poultry still common in Australia
US Farmers Hail ‘Unprecedented’ Access To Malaysian Market
Majority Finns worry about microplastics in food
November 7, 2025
Conventional crops not enough to meet Nigeria’s food demand – Scientist https://dailytrust.com/conventional-crops-not-enough-to-meet-nigerias-food-demand-scientist/
Warning issued after paracetamol found in food
Northern Indiana remains a hotspot for HPAI as new cases emerge
Some Häagen-Dazs ice cream recalled
Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled
November 6, 2025
Deaths climb in listeria outbreak tied to popular pasta meals. See map
America Has a Growing Food Safety Crisis No One Is Talking About https://www.foodandwine.com/foodborne-illnesses-increased-rates-in-america-11702725
Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance
EFSA and BfR Crisis Preparedness Training on Vector‐Borne Disease
November 5, 2025
Bird flu spreads to total of 15 Indiana farms, a Johnson County hobby flock
Certain frozen croquettes recalled in Texas for misbranding, undeclared allergen
CFIA monitoring U.S. move away from science-based decision making, documents show
Antimicrobial Peptides Target Salmonella To Improve Food Safety
Warnings of imports of caged hen eggs as Ukraine and Poland become UK’s biggest suppliers
November 3, 2025
Researchers share update on devastating virus amid one of the worst outbreaks in history: ‘I know less than I would normally know’ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/researchers-share-devastating-virus-amid-073000255.html
October 28, 2025
CBS News: Iowa soybean farmers lost China as a buyer. Cattle was their backup plan — then Trump announced plans to import more beef https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iowa-soybean-farmers-lost-china-as-a-buyer-cattle-was-their-backup-plan/
ECS, Agricultural Export Council Discuss Boosting Egyptian Fruit, Vegetable Exports To Kuwait
Pakistan and Canada vow to deepen agricultural cooperation
The Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety: Innovating for a safer food future
New Mexican regulations boost avocado sustainability for global markets
Pulled Pork Pulled Over Plastic Pieces – Sandwiches Recalled
Where Y’Eat: Standing up for Louisiana Shrimp, White Boots and All
8th Indiana farm under bird flu quarantine, with 3 egg operations added recently
October 27, 2025
Guam’s SNAP-Ed nutrition education program a casualty of federal cuts
Restoration of rare bird populations begins in three nature parks
HPAI hits another LaGrange County, Indiana poultry facility
Storer in the Legislature: Educate others, including Pres. Trump, about US beef
Number of people sick in German E. coli outbreak passes 350
October 24, 2025
Cape Verde officials respond to food poisoning claims
Salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes infected over 400 people since 2023
Canadian ranchers want U.K. trade deal terminated
Florida cattlemen have beef with Trump’s plan to import from Argentina
October 23, 2025
Morocco’s Food Safety Agency approves meat imports amid drought recovery
FAO: 673 Million People are hungry and 2.8 Billion cannot afford a healthy Diet
Belgium orders poultry indoors after bird flu outbreak
Ukrainian Livestock Summit: AgriAcademy trains a new generation of agrarians
Tariffs have unsettled Colorado’s ag industry; a Trump suggestion adds to uncertainty
What’s in USDA’s New Plan to ‘Fortify the American Beef Industry’?
October 22, 2025
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Rising Global Threat to Public Health
Spreading agricultural knowledge and creativity across Georgian farms
No need to panic over suspected ASF case; pork remains safe: TFDA
Scientists shine light on recurring Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds
A reason for feeling a little green after that meal
October 21, 2025
How long is food safe after ‘best before’ dates?
Ukraine opens 17 new markets for agricultural exports – food safety agency
Country Report of Estonia for Prevalence of zoonoses and pathogens business data collection
Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean avocado production holds steady following record year
Food-safety tips fresh from the produce department
13 Buffet Red Flags, According to Food Safety Experts
October 18, 2025
Shared from agriculture.com: Indiana Family’s 150-Year Farm Brings $20.8 Million at Auction A 150-year-old Indiana family farm sold for $14,661 per acre, with local farmers and investors buying 21 tracts of land that carry a deep legacy of stewardship. Read More: https://www.agriculture.com/indiana-family-s-150-year-farm-brings-usd20-8-million-at-auction-11831415?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons
UWI home hydroponics, flies-to-feed projects ‘to help cut food bill, boost farming’
How The U.S.–Japan Tariffs Reshape Small Business Strategy
Blueberry shelf-life technology showcased in Madrid and Anaheim
October 16, 2025
World Food Day shines a spotlight on global hunger challenges
African food safety project to focus on 10 countries
Warning as bacterial resistance to antibiotics soars on Australia’s doorstep
Researchers: Live H5N1 avian flu can survive in raw-milk cheese for up to 6 months https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/researchers-live-h5n1-avian-flu-can-survive-raw-milk-cheese-6-months
USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/14/sid-miller-usda-texas-new-world-screwworm/
October 15, 2025
Why a prospering Irish Nestlé factory is closing down
Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance
Moldovan apples enter Icelandic market for the first time
Trace radiation found at farm after Cesium-tainted food detected in U.S.
Foul odor in you refrigerator or freezer could be a food safety issue
October 14, 2025
Scientists uncover manure tank’s role in Salmonella outbreak
Suspected fraud alerts in Europe increase
Brazil battles methanol poisoning incident with 200 affected
Food safety staff among CDC employees caught up in firings and rehirings
Canada Targets “Maple Washing” Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
October 13, 2025
“Chilli peppers are easy to market in Europe thanks to strong demand”
Mixed signals from UK Salmonella and Campylobacter data
Shutdown Persists: Effects of government shutdown ripple throughout U.S. ag industry
Working together to track stock
October 10, 2025
NBC News: Bird flu cases are spiking again after a summer respite https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/bird-flu-cases-spiking-rcna235519
Farmers caught in Trump’s trade war wait for bailout. But many call it a temporary fix https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2025-10-10/bailout-farm-economy
Veterinarian Becomes Disease Detective: Nichols Connects Animal Disease and Human Health
October 9, 2025
University of Houston Scientists Discover Rare Bacterium That ‘Plays Dead’ to Survive
Dirt rich, cash poor: As economic pressures mount, some Delta famers hoe their last row
Center for Food Safety fills gaps in research on hand sanitizers
Kroger Pasta Salad Recall: URGENT Health Warning Issued Over Fears of Deadly Listeria Bug in Across 30 States https://foodsafety.einnews.com/article/856187177?lcf=LmTt3AeNg8dHoORaL9hjig%3D%3D
September 11, 2025
Marler Clark Investigates Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs https://www.qualityassurancemag.com/news/marler-clark-investigates-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-eggs
What can happen when you eat raw oysters https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/09/09/raw-oysters-vibrio-flesh-eating-bacteria
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak linked to home delivery meals after 16 illnesses reported https://www.thv11.com/article/news/nation-world/salmonella-outbreak-metabolic-meals/507-84ac3539-8caf-4d13-a049-fee153194ef0
September 3, 2025
Education ministry investigates food poisoning of 33 pupils
Chagas disease spreading in parts of US: What to know https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/chagas-disease-united-states-parasites/
Two dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flesh-eating-bacteria-raw-oysters-rcna227900
Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old Samaritan agricultural estate in central Israel https://www.ynetnews.com/environment/article/h111iinecgx
September 2, 2025
Denmark sees outbreaks fall in 2024
‘More important than a Michelin star’: Lithuanian chef named best sushi master
Rodents on the Rise: What Grocery Retailers Need to Know Now
https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/if-you-ignore-foodborne-pathogens-do-they-stop-killing-people/
August 27,2025
CDC slashed food safety surveillance, now tracks only 2 of 8 top infections https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/08/cdc-stopped-actively-tracking-6-foodborne-infections-amid-budget-cuts
First listeria case linked to French cheeses confirmed in Belgium
Feds take over inspections at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
Arkansas poultry students earn awards for PSA research
August 26, 2025
Why the Walls ice cream recall is a wake-up call for food safety https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/article/254660/why-the-walls-ice-cream-recall-is-a-wake-up-call-for-food-safety/
“Fake Cowbell Sachet Milk Now In Circulation In Nigeria” – NAFDAC Alerts Consumers
Why It’s Called Summer Sausage, And What Makes It Different From Other Types
First outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle near Geneva