Western Australia’s avocado exports increase by 400%

In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Australia reached $36.8 million Western Australian avocados are becoming increasingly popular in the global marketplace, with exports experiencing significant growth over the past year. In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Aus...

Big Idea Ventures announces six investments through GFIF II

This latest cohort includes groundbreaking startups from around the world focused on innovations ranging from fermentation-enabled fatty acids and protein-based flavours Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, announced ...

Saudi unveils KAUST Centre of Excellence for sustainable food security

The Centre aims to tackle critical food security challenges in arid regions Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, introduced the KAUST Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security to the world during the 41st Saudi Agricul...

Westfalia Fruit Showcases avocado-based paper and packaging innovation 

Westfalia developed a proof of concept for paper made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fruits, is committed to utilising all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. As an example, they’ve developed a proof of concep...

Scientist on mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery

This breakthrough could pave the way for safer drinking water and a healthier future A study led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in the Global South. ...

CCEP invests in climate start-up Pipeline Organics

Pipeline Organics’ technology uses advanced chemistry and manufacturing processes to convert sugar-rich wastewater into a continuous supply of renewable electricity Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment in Pipeline Organics, a climate tech startup hoping to revoluti...

Nescafé renews partnership with Foodbank

The partnership aims to provide Australians facing food insecurity with access to Nescafé Blend 43 and with it, the comfort that only a cup of coffee can bring Nescafé announced the renewal of its partnership with Foodbank, Australia’s largest food relief organisation. The partnership aims...

IFF unveils food and beverage innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

These innovations highlight IFF’s technical expertise and creativity in helping manufacturers create products with sensory appeal and functional health benefits, while also reducing costs IFF is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking food and beverage innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 202...

Dubai Municipality launches programme for food safety

The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme is the first government-led initiative to honour food establishments for their innova...

Arla Foods Ingredients harnesses upcycling potential of acid whey

The new 'Upcycle Your Whey to Value' concept offers a solution to a long-standing sustainability challenge for the dairy industry Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how acid whey can be transformed into a valuable raw material for high-protein dairy products with an 'upcycled' position...

Ne’ma and JICE collaborate on food loss and waste reduction

This collaboration supports ne’ma’s goal of cutting food loss and waste by 50 per cent by 2030 The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (ne’ma) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration on redu...

Hershey signs long-term agreement with cocoa cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire

The five-year agreement builds on significant company investments in improving the well-being of cocoa farming communities Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire. The move is part of its "Cocoa For Good" strategy, a 10-year, $500 mil...

UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security

This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently organis...

BLOOM FRESH expands breeding portfolio to blueberries

BLOOM FRESH acquires Inka’s Berries breeding programme, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties BLOOM FRESH, one of the world's leading fruit-breeding organisations, announces the acquisition of Inka’s Berries breeding program, further expanding its global footprint in the development of i...

Australia develops unique building to grow precision plant research

As plants grow in the rooms, cameras and sensors will capture images and data for analysis A high-tech building with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts will help Australian plant scientists and industry improve crop productivity and secure future food supplies. The Univer...

Danone and Prevented Ocean Plastic initiate plastic collection centre in Indonesia

The centre is opening in partnership with consumer goods company Danone, through its Indonesian bottled water brand AQUA Prevented Ocean Plastic has partnered with Danone to open the first major plastic collection centre on the island of Borneo. This collaboration will build, cle...

Saudi Arabia achieves record high poultry meat production

The Kingdom's commitment to self-sufficiency in poultry meat is evident in its ongoing efforts to expand the sector through strategic investments Saudi Arabia achieved a significant milestone in poultry meat production during the first half of 2024. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agricu...

Australia’s grains and grapes growers unite for best practice herbicide use

Wine Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to join forces to discuss how to support growers in minimising spray drift risks Australian grain growers are being urged to exercise extra caution this spring, as warmer conditions result in broad leaf weed control progra...

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