Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan 

The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the company’s environmental promise to be resource-positive and commitment to reduce waste b...

ADB, APU Dairy sign $20 Mn loan to strengthen Mongolia’s dairy sector

The project will boost Mongolia’s dairy supply and strengthen its food security through domestic milk sourcing and domestic processing of dairy products The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and APU Dairy LLC have signed a $20 million (equivalent in Mongolian togrog) loan to support nomadic herders...

Unilever completes £40Mn investment in UK food factory

This investment follows the completion of a second state-of-the-art factory and enhancements in digital capabilities To support the growth of Unilever’s food business in the UK, a £40 million investment has doubled the total output at Unilever’s Burton food factory over the past three years...

Silal signs Musataha agreement with KEZAD to launch innovative AgTech projects

To establish two cutting-edge AgTech initiatives in Al Ain Industrial City focused on sustainable farming and local food production Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, has signed a Musataha agreement with KEZAD Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the larg...

Mengniu driving development of innovative HMO nutritional ingredients

Mengniu emerge as a pioneer in developing nutritional ingredients, particularly through groundbreaking advancements in HMO technology In August 2024, Synaura Biotechnology a subsidiary of China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, received GRAS certification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

JBS and Nigeria sign agreement to invest in food security 

A $2.5 billion 5-year investment plan includes the construction of 6 factories and collaboration with the Nigerian government to promote local production JBS, one of the largest food companies in the world, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government to invest in the develo...

CSIRO introduces new white fish variety to Australia

The Pompano (Trachinotus anak) has been identified as the ideal white-flesh fish to develop in the tropical climate of northern Australia A new variety of white-flesh fish could soon be appearing on Australian dinner plates, potentially contributing over $1 billion to the economy. This follows s...

Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with advanced lactase solutions 

The Australian and New Zealand market for lactose-free dairy products and alternatives is projected to reach EUR938 million With rising lactose intolerance affecting an estimated 30-60 per cent of the population in Australia and New Zealand, Kerry is meeting surging demand for lactose-free dairy...

Carlsberg Denmark prepares beer with regeneratively grown raw materials

The malted barley will be used for a specially brewed Carlsberg, which will be available in 2025 and be Carlsberg's first beer in Denmark with regenerative raw materials Carlsberg Denmark has agreed with DLG and Viking Malt to purchase Danish malt barley grown according to regenerative principle...

ADB, Araz sign $10.5Mn deal to sustain food security in Azerbaijan

The loan will enable Araz to expand its dry warehouse and open new stores in and around Baku, including in underserved areas The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Araz Supermarket LLC, a member of the Veyseloglu group, have signed a financial package of up to $10.5 million to help the grocer expa...

Smart Food Africa initiative champions millets and pulses for healthier food systems

This initiative aims to transform the continent's food systems by prioritising nutritious, climate-resilient crops that support both health and sustainability The Smart Food Africa initiative, led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), made a powerful ...

GigaFarm initiative lays foundations for Food Tech Valley in Dubai

The site will begin food production in 2025 and will be capable of growing more than three million kilos of produce annually GigaFarm construction begins at Dubai’s Food Tech Valley, heralding a new era in decarbonised food production. Project execution has officially commenced on an innova...

ADB to help Maldives strengthen climate resilience, food security

The financing package comprises a $4 million concessional loan and a $17.95 million grant from the Asian Development Fund The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $21.95 million financing package to build Maldives’ capacity to combat the effects of climate change and ensure the sustain...

Tesco and Arla join forces to transform dairy industry

Arla and Müller uniting in the partnership, all 400 of Tesco’s Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) farmers across the UK will be part of the initiative Tesco and its milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland have joined forces to launch a farmer-led partnership which aims to put sustainabil...

Israel’s SuperMeat achieves breakthrough in cost parity for cultivated chicken

The company can produce cultivated chicken at $11.79 per pound at scale and reveals the first behind-the-scenes look at the full production process Israel-based SuperMeat, the only company to produce chicken meat composed of muscle and fat directly from animal cells, has announced groundbreaki...

Maersk and Danone partner to reduce GHG emissions of seaborne logistics

With the applied version of ECO Delivery Ocean by Danone the GHG emissions are reduced by more than 40 per cent compared to conventional fossil fuels Maersk is partnering with Danone, one of the world's leading food and beverages companies, to reduce its logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

GSA releases seafood processing standard version 6.0

This new framework was designed specifically to improve audit efficiencies, provide elevated assurances for farm-raised and wild-caught seafood to consumers Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced the official release of the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) version 6.0. Key features of the s...

Coles becomes first Aussie retailer to add electric truck for grocery delivery 

In partnership with Linfox, the Electric Vehicle (EV) will save more than 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year Coles has become the country’s first retailer to welcome an electric prime mover truck to its transportation network. The heavy-duty vehicle now delivers groceries to hundreds of stor...

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