The opening of the Vietnamese market represents more than just access to a new trade destination–it’s a strategic move by JBS in Asia JBS is shipping its first load of beef to Vietnam, totalling 27 tonnes processed at the Friboi facility in Mozarlândia, Goiás (GO), which was recently approved for[Read More…]
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Bem Brasil optimises storage for 500,000 tonnes of frozen food annually with Mecalux
The company also exports to South America, Taiwan, Singapore, the US and Mexico, where it holds a commercial partnership with Walmart Bem Brasil is the leading producer of pre-fried frozen chips in Brazil. The company recently shored up its logistics capacity by building two automated clad-rack warehouses from Mecalux in its[Read More…]
COLUMBUS Craft Meats expands deli portfolio
The deli pepperoni category has seen significant growth, with $108 million in retail sales and a 5.5 per cent increase year-over-year COLUMBUS Craft Meats, a leading brand in premium salumi, has launched its first standalone pepperoni deli product: COLUMBUS Uncured Pepperoni. A brand rooted in Italian American tradition, the COLUMBUS brand recognised an[Read More…]
Jahez and Kuwait Innovation Centre launch Kuwait’s first food hackathon
The hackathon is open to youth, students, developers, and creative thinkers across Kuwait Jahez, the leading online ordering platform that connects customers to their favourite stores, has officially launched Kuwait’s first food innovation hackathon, in strategic partnership with the Kuwait Innovation Centre. This joint launch of the nationwide hackathon program[Read More…]
Blue Sky Hemp Ventures sells Hemp Food Division to Fresh Hemp Foods
The company is also on track to complete EU-GMP certification, unlocking new global opportunities for bulk extracts and finished products Blue Sky Hemp Ventures Ltd. (Blue Sky), a privately held Canadian company founded in 2017 and a pioneer in industrial hemp whole plant utilisation, has sold its hemp-based food division to Fresh[Read More…]
Southeast Asians crave taste in new indulgence era: Cargill Indulgence Study
Cargill’s first dedicated indulgence study in Southeast Asia highlights untapped market potential and consumer preferences towards sweet biscuits, baked goods, chocolate confectionery, ice cream and cafe-style beverages To advance insights-driven food innovation, Cargill has revealed findings from its first in-depth, category-focused Indulgence study for the Southeast Asia (SEA) market. The Cargill[Read More…]
Bunge completes sale of North America corn milling business
The deal includes facilities producing dry-milled corn products and corn masa flour, key ingredients in a range of consumer packaged goods such as cereals, snack foods, and tortillas Bunge has completed the sale of its North American dry corn and corn masa milling business, the company announced, marking a key[Read More…]
Lakeview Farms announces rebrand to Novus Foods
This strategic move reflects the company’s evolution, growth, and renewed focus on innovation and customer experience Lakeview Farms, a trusted name in the food industry, announced that it will officially rebrand as Novus Foods effective July 1, 2025. This strategic move reflects the company’s evolution, growth, and renewed focus on innovation[Read More…]
SIAL Shenzhen 2025 unveils SIAL Society for international buyers
Shenzhen dominates Asian food procurement as China’s top import hub, processing $58.6B in annual F&B imports (+15.8 per cent YoY) Following the landmark success of SIAL Shanghai 2025, the global SIAL Network now shifts focus to the southern innovation capital with SIAL Shenzhen 2025, set for September 1–3 at the Shenzhen Convention[Read More…]
Careem expands services in Al Ain with launch of Careem Food
This step marks the beginning of Careem’s expansion in Al Ain, with plans to launch additional services in the coming months Careem, the leading multi-service platform in the Middle East, announced the launch of Careem Food, a food delivery service, in Al Ain. This is an additional service the company[Read More…]
