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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Mat Sabu: Malaysia's agri-food sector secures RM17m in international deals at Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2025
BANGKOK, May 31 — Malaysian exhibitors have successfully inked two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth RM17 million at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the agreements, signed with partners from Thailand and the United States, reflect the growing international confidence in the quality and competitiveness of Malaysian products. 'These agreements with partners from Thailand and the United States are not just business transactions — they are a testament to the world's growing confidence in Malaysian products. 'Our entrepreneurs have proven that, with the right support, they can compete and excel on the global stage,' he said after officiating the Malaysian Pavilion here on Friday. Mohamad on a four-day working visit to Thailand said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has been actively supporting local entrepreneurs through strategic initiatives, ensuring they meet global standards while maintaining the unique quality and authenticity of Malaysian products. 'Our vision is clear: we want Malaysian products to become household names worldwide. With the dedication of our farmers, food producers, and government agencies, I am confident that we will see even greater achievements in the years to come,' he added. Mohamad also invited international buyers to explore Malaysia's diverse range of high-quality food products showcased at the pavilion. He said the strong performance at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025 underscores Malaysia's growing influence in the global food and beverage arena. Mohamad added that with continued government backing, aggressive promotional campaigns, and industry collaboration, Malaysia is poised to expand its footprint as a leading agri-food exporter in Southeast Asia and beyond. Meanwhile, the Counsellor at the Agriculture Counsellor Office, Shaiful Naszri Wahid, said Malaysian agri-food products are gaining recognition due to their compliance with stringent international standards, including halal certification, organic farming practices, and sustainable sourcing. 'By using strategic trade platforms like Thailand, we can further elevate Malaysia's global visibility and build lasting trade partnerships across and beyond the region,' he said. With 137 Malaysian exhibitors showcasing high-quality products, the Malaysia Pavilion became a focal point for international buyers during the trade show, which was held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani from May 27 to 31. — Bernama
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
China Agrees to Resume Some Seafood Imports From Japan
China agreed to allow seafood imports from Japan pending some final procedural moves, Japan's Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Friday, in a step forward from Beijing's blanket ban on the shipments following Tokyo's release in 2023 of wastewater from a wrecked nuclear power plant. A ban on seafood exported from 37 prefectures will be lifted, Koizumi said at a press conference in Tokyo, although separate restrictions on products from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima, instated after the devastating accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant, are still in place.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Japan says China will resume Japanese seafood imports it halted over Fukushima water discharge
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Friday that China will resume imports of Japanese seafood that it banned in August 2023 over the discharge of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the two sides reached an agreement after Japanese and Chinese officials met in Beijing and the imports will resume once the necessary paperwork is done. China did not immediately comment.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Brazil finds bird flu in wild bird, investigates potential case on commercial farm
SAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazil identified fresh bird flu cases in wild animals, which it said should not have any commercial impact, and is investigating a new potential case on a commercial farm, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said on Tuesday. Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, earlier this month identified a bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm in the southern city of Montenegro, triggering both nationwide and regional trade bans from dozens of countries. The new case on wild birds happened in the city of Mateus Leme, located in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, data in the Agriculture Ministry's website showed. Favaro told a Senate hearing that the case should be treated as something "natural", since Brazil is rich in migratory birds, which generally transmit viruses. The minister also said that authorities were investigating a potential new case on a commercial flock in the Brazilian southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, the same state where the Montenegro outbreak had happened. The case under investigation was from a commercial farm in the city of Anta Gorda, where Brazil identified an outbreak of Newcastle disease on a poultry farm last year. Brazil is currently investigating about a dozen of potential outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu, but only two, including the one in Anta Gorda, are on commercial farms, data from the ministry showed. Preliminary tests had already indicated a negative result for a case under investigation on a commercial farm in the northern state of Tocantins.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil finds bird flu in wild bird, investigates potential case on commercial farm
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil identified fresh bird flu cases in wild animals, which it said should not have any commercial impact, and is investigating a new potential case on a commercial farm, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said on Tuesday. Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, earlier this month identified a bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm in the southern city of Montenegro, triggering both nationwide and regional trade bans from dozens of countries. The new case on wild birds happened in the city of Mateus Leme, located in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, data in the Agriculture Ministry's website showed. Favaro told a Senate hearing that the case should be treated as something "natural", since Brazil is rich in migratory birds, which generally transmit viruses. The minister also said that authorities were investigating a potential new case on a commercial flock in the Brazilian southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, the same state where the Montenegro outbreak had happened. The case under investigation was from a commercial farm in the city of Anta Gorda, where Brazil identified an outbreak of Newcastle disease on a poultry farm last year. Brazil is currently investigating about a dozen of potential outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu, but only two, including the one in Anta Gorda, are on commercial farms, data from the ministry showed. Preliminary tests had already indicated a negative result for a case under investigation on a commercial farm in the northern state of Tocantins.
