The company plans to continue its overseas expansion, with Singapore as a key strategic hub for the Southeast Asian market General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd., a company renowned for its premium Omi beef from Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has officially opened its first overseas franchise restaurant in Singapore. The restaurant,[Read More…]
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Saudi Arabia’s date exports surge to SR1.695 Bn in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s total date production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes last year The Saudi National Centre for Palms and Dates announced that the Kingdom’s date exports reached a value of SR1.695 billion in 2024, marking another milestone for the sector. According to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi[Read More…]
UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD
This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
China and Kazakhstan introduce cross-border fruit and vegetable trade model
This marks the launch of a new centralised procurement and direct transportation model connecting key wholesale markets in both countries The first convoy of refrigerated trucks carrying fruits and vegetables set off from Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the[Read More…]
Singapore’s Hey! Chips introduces clean-label fruit bites snacks
Hey! Fruit Bites stands apart with its simple ingredients, minimal processing and zero added sugar Singapore’s leading clean snack brand, Hey! Chips introduced its latest innovation: Hey! Fruit Bites. A first-of-its-kind freeze-dried snack, Hey! Fruit Bites combines the purity of natural ingredients with the power of science to create a crunchy[Read More…]
Sharjah breaks global record in nutrition quality
Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food security and sustainability by producing an innovative wheat variety with[Read More…]
Cambodia prioritises fish in National Nutrition Strategy
The strategy, spearheaded by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), aims to boost food security, nutrition outcomes, and resilience nationwide In recognition of its essential role in healthy diets, Cambodia has included fish in its newly launched Third National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition (2024–2028). The strategy, spearheaded[Read More…]
Dubai ranks second globally as gastronomy capital
The report highlighted the latest trends, major achievements, and key milestones in the emirate’s food and restaurant sector over the past year The third annual Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the city’s outstanding and growing status as a leading destination for[Read More…]
Mondelēz International invests 65Mn Swiss Francs in Toblerone facility in Switzerland
A state-of-the-art production line is scheduled to go into operation in autumn 2025 Mondelēz International has announced a significant investment of 65 million Swiss francs in its Toblerone manufacturing facility in Switzerland. With this investment, the company is creating a global center of excellence for Toblerone in Bern (Switzerland), from[Read More…]
China launches sweeping food safety reforms amid public trust concerns
Terms like ‘no additives’ are now banned to prevent misleading consumers China’s National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have introduced 50 new national food safety standards and updated nine existing ones, with a strong emphasis on labeling practices, food additives, hygiene, and regulatory oversight. These changes[Read More…]
