The DOF announced a breakthrough in controlling the invasive Blackchin tilapia with the introduction of a specially engineered strain known as Blackchin Tilapia 4n—a genetically modified variant designed to inhibit reproduction Thailand is making significant progress in its battle against Blackchin tilapia, with collaborative initiatives to turn a problem into[Read More…]
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Barrel King and Mash & Drum’s Jason Callori partner to launch Drum Key Spirits
This partnership brings together complementary strengths, ensuring access to some of the finest barrels available Barrel King announced an industry-first collaboration with Jason Callori, the renowned whiskey expert and creator of Mash & Drum, to launch Drum Key Spirits. With years of experience educating and entertaining whiskey lovers, Callori has built[Read More…]
YSH Farm introduces new brand Original Tiong Bahru
The name Original Tiong Bahru reflects the brand’s deep connection to Singapore’s rich food culture YSH Farm, a third-generation Singaporean farm renowned for its premium-quality ducks since 1976, announced the launch of its new brand, Original Tiong Bahru. This Chinese New Year, the brand pays homage to Singapore’s culinary heritage[Read More…]
Bold investments needed to address challenging nutritional burden in Africa
FAO Director-General addresses High-Level Side Event at African Union Summit in Addis Ababa hosted by the King of Lesotho The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa that “bold investments” are needed to achieve our collective[Read More…]
Vion sells livestock trading business in Germany
The Neumünster site is part of the subsidiary Vion Zucht- und Nutzvieh (ZuN), which will remain under Vion ownership along with other locations As part of the strategic realignment of its international activities, Vion Food Group has sold its cattle marketing operations in Neumünster, Germany to the marketing association ZNVG.[Read More…]
Oobli and Ingredion partners as demand for sweet proteins accelerates
Ingredion Ventures, Lever VC, and Sucden Ventures join existing key investors to close an $18M funding round Oobli, the first company in the world to successfully build a sweet protein platform, announced its partnership with Ingredion, a leading global ingredient solutions provider. Together, Oobli and Ingredion will accelerate industry access to great-tasting, affordable and[Read More…]
Global consumers see snacking as way to connect and share with loved ones
Mondelēz International State of Snacking Survey tracks snacking attitudes and behaviours among thousands of consumers across 12 countries Mondelēz International releases new findings on love, connection, and snacks from the sixth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining how consumers make snacking decisions. In time for Valentine’s Day,[Read More…]
Nestlé reports solid 2024 performance sets ambitious growth plans
Nestlé expects organic sales growth to improve in 2025, though underlying trading operating profit margins may see short-term pressure due to increased investments Nestlé has announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a 2.2 per cent organic sales growth, with real internal growth (RIG) of 0.8 per cent and pricing[Read More…]
Kazakhstan among top three importers of Uzbek fruits and vegetables
Russia remained the largest buyer, receiving 40.1 per cent of Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports, while Kyrgyzstan ranked third with a significantly smaller share of 7.5 per cent Kazakhstan ranks among the top three importers of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan. According to the Statistics Agency under the President[Read More…]
Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future
The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]