Mars invests $5 Mn to future-proof peanut with genomic breakthroughs and global partnerships

Mars, Incorporated, the maker of SNICKERS, M&M’S and one of the world’s top five peanut buyers, has announced a $5 million investment in agricultural science under its newly unveiled Protect the Peanut Plan. This five-year initiative aims to address the mounting pressures threatening global...

ADAFSA releases Abu Dhabi Date Varieties Guide

Featuring 61 date varieties classified by their environmental and geographical traits In conjunction with the launch of the 21st Liwa Date Festival 2025, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) released the Abu Dhabi Date Varieties Guide, a comprehensive reference for the mo...

BENEO joins forces in sustainable rice farming project in Vietnam

As part of the project collaboration, BENEO is responsible for developing the market for SRP-certified rice ingredients, with Rikolto leading the training of Vietnamese farmers BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma, is partnering with international non...

Fresh Food, Fresh Spirits: How Berge Bulk Growing Wellness Onboard

Michael Blanding, Head of Sustainability & Communications at Berge Bulk Berge Bulk, a leading dry bulk ship owner based in Singapore, has successfully harvested over 1.2 metric tonnes of fresh vegetables at sea in 2024 through its hydroponics program implemented across its fleet. Launched in...

Unlocking nature’s super protein: Australian partnership targets scalable human lactoferrin

Siobhan Coster, CEO, Eclipse Ingredients In a groundbreaking development for Australia’s health and biotechnology sectors, Brisbane-based Eclipse Ingredients is partnering with QUT, UQ, and CSIRO to commercialise human lactoferrin using precision fermentation. This collaboration aims to unlock...

Emerging economies to drive animal-source food consumption and production

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: New edition examines market trends over the coming decade, with a focus on mitigating emissions and boosting food security for the world’s poorest Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle...

Inside Bayer’s battle against tomato brown rugose virus

Javier Quintero, Global Lead for Tomato R&D at Bayer's Crop Science division As the global tomato industry faces the challenge of the highly infectious Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), Bayer is leading the charge in developing innovative, long-term solutions to protect crops and ens...

Jordan's honey industry blossoms in 2024 amid production surge and government support

The massive expansion in the colony base appears to be the primary driver behind the industry’s overall volume growth Jordan’s honey industry witnessed a remarkable transformation in 2024, marked by a sharp increase in overall production, government-backed initiatives, and a heightened empha...

John Dory Seafood launches head-to-tail seafood ecosystem in Dubai

John Dory personally selects fish from certified fisheries and farms, importing directly from trusted suppliers across Europe and the Indian Ocean, including the Netherlands, France, Greece, and the Seychelles John Dory Seafood Market is set to make waves in Dubai’s culinary landscape with the...

Greatview completes carbon footprint assessment for core products

This significant milestone underscores Greatview’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and green innovation Greatview, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment of over ten of its core products in collaboration with Carbonsto...

Feeding the Future: Unlocking Equity and Adaptation in Asia-Pacific Food Systems

Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Director of Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems, Gates Foundation As the Asia-Pacific region confronts increasing climate pressures, growing gender disparities, and fragmented trade systems, the need to develop food systems that are both adaptive and equitable has never b...

Vietnam’s coconut industry booms but can it sustain momentum?

While the spike is benefiting farmers, it has also triggered concerns over sustainability, raw material security, and long-term market stability issues Vietnam's coconut industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, propelled by rising global demand and expanding export markets. Since 2022, cocon...

What’s in your beer? Carlsberg bets on regenerative farming

Stig Schneider Johnsen, Sr. Sustainability Manager at Carlsberg Denmark As the brewing industry confronts the environmental impact of its raw materials, Carlsberg Denmark is at the forefront of the movement towards a more sustainable future, beginning with the cultivation of ingredients. Leading...

ADB to support agrifood systems transformation in Lao PDR

The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate r...

Wine Australia's strategic plan addresses grape and wine sector challenges

It addresses supply and demand imbalance, changing consumer behaviours and environmental shifts Wine Australia has released its five-year Strategic Plan 2025–30, outlining how it will support Australian grapegrowers, winemakers and exporters in navigating current pressures while building...

Precision Baking for Climate-Conscious World: Vision Behind Bühler’s OptiBake

Johannes Greil, Head of Product Management, Wafer As the global food industry increasingly faces pressure to reduce energy consumption, lower emissions, and improve workplace conditions, innovation in production technologies has become more critical than ever. Bühler Group, a leading provi...

Australia’s núaFEEDs to transform UAE’s food waste into livestock feed

The UAE was chosen as the company’s first step toward global expansion, drawn by the nation's ambitious sustainability agenda, strong food security framework The UAE’s ongoing drive toward food security and sustainability is set to gain fresh momentum with the entry of núaFEEDs, a pioneerin...

dsm-firmenich and United Nations World Food Programme expand partnership

This renewed partnership marks the next chapter in our fight against malnutrition dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger, have expanded their strategic partnership to fight malnutr...

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