Kelpi secures £4.3Mn funding to take seaweed packaging to market

The funds will be used to advance manufacturing pilots and gain regulatory approval for proprietary coatings for paper and cards as well as continue a commercial roll-out which has already seen us win R&D contracts with global leaders like L’Oréal, Diageo, and Waitrose Kelpi has secured Â...

ICBA research paves the way to fast-tracking quinoa breeding

Research by ICBA has identified genetic markers that are correlated with particular traits in quinoa Quinoa breeders now have the genetic information about the crop which will help them develop high-yielding, early-maturing quinoa varieties which are not bitter in record time. In a study publ...

Unilever’s The Good Cart partners with GCTEF in Singapore

The collaboration with the Food Bank Singapore has successfully facilitated the donation of over 4,000 meals and S$50,000 in personal care items for low-income and underprivileged individuals and families  The Good Cart, a Unilever International-led initiative, announced its partnership wit...

ADB, City Group partner to build oilseed crushing plant in Bangladesh

The new plant will replace an older, less efficient facility The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Rupshi Seed Crushing Limited, a member of the City Group, have signed a $10 million loan to construct a greenfield energy-efficient, multi-oilseed crushing plant within the City Economic Zone in the...

Growing demand for nutraceuticals to drive edible flower market

The edible flowers market is projected to grow from $0.442 billion in 2024 to $0.66 billion by 2032 Greeneration, a company based in Dubai, has recently introduced a new line of locally grown premium customisable edible flowers. This offers the HoReCa industry access to high-quality and flavorfu...

UK unveils major package for food sector support

New investment to boost innovation in the sector, where Defra will look to double £80 million the amount of funding given to horticulture businesses when compared to the EU legacy Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme A major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food ...

UAE’s Greeneration presents edible flowers, leaves, microgreens

Greeneration offers over 70 varieties of microgreens, leaves, rare crops, and edible flowers which are grown using advanced hydroponic technology Greeneration, a modern vertical farm in Dubai, has added new locally grown premium customisable edible flowers, leaves, microgreens, and rare products...

MLA launches Environmental Credentials platform at Beef Australia

The new platform, developed and released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), provides a resource for red meat producers to compile their environmental sustainability data The new Environmental Credentials platform for the Australian red meat industry has been launched this week at Beef Aust...

Bumblebee Food partners with farms in Dubai

This partnership supports the development of the agriculture sector and enhances the sustainability of crops Bumblebee Food, a leading provider of ready-made meal plans for babies and toddlers, has partnered with different farms in Dubai to align with the goals to meet the vision. The vision ...

Seafish develops seafood carbon emissions profiling tool

The tool allows seafood businesses to sign up and access an online platform where they can input their supply chain data, such as greenhouse gas emissions associated with processing operations Seafish has developed the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool to help businesses measure and reduce...

Lee Kum Kee partners with HCSA Community Services

The Academy provides its trainees with valuable skills training, which in turn enhances their competency to secure employment in the F&B industry Lee Kum Kee, a global name in Asian sauces and condiments, announces its partnership with HCSA Community Services. The collaboration serves as a k...

Production of traditional yoghurts in Saudi preserves heritage and boosts income

Some families have also turned it into an additional source of income by producing jameed and khathir for their households In Saudi Arabia, the production of jameed and khathir, two traditional dairy products made from fermented and dried yoghurt and sour yoghurt, respectively, has been a long-s...

Maldives opens first indoor hydroponic farm

The indoor herb garden at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO complements the culinary team’s farm-to-table approach, guaranteeing the freshest, healthiest ingredients at their peak OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, a luxury resort in the Maldives, is taking steps to promote food security, protect the environment, and encoura...

Philippines launches garden-to-table cooking caravan

It aims to encourage Filipinos to produce their food especially in the urban areas and promote healthy eating habits Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs as well as best practices being implemented in Rizal Park’s Urban and Rice Gardens...

Urchinomics and Japan’s Hokkaido Electric join hands for sea urchin farming

Both companies will consider business models that will contribute to the revitalisation of the business area and local economy to implement a sea urchin farming business in Hokkaido Urchinomics BV and its Japanese subsidiary Uninomics Co. Ltd and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. signed a collab...

FAO launches global initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems 

Reduce the need for antimicrobials on Farms for sustainable agrifood systems transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the n...

Saudi launches first urban farm inside stores, markets to improve food quality

The urban farm is the beginning of a series of similar projects, which aims to reach about 600 to 1,000 farms in the retail system in all markets of the Kingdom in the next five years Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) launched the first urban vertical farm wi...

WWF and Consumer Goods Forum to launch tool tackle food loss

The Global Farm Loss Tool provides actionable insights for growers and buyers to map their current loss levels and develop new channels to utilise more of what is grown World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched the Global Farm Loss Tool for growers of all sizes to more easily measure...

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