The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme is the first government-led initiative to honour food establishments for their innovative approaches to sustainability and social responsibility. Unlike traditional[Read More…]
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ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi
The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has initiated a thorough field survey to assess food consumption rates and[Read More…]
Ne’ma and JICE collaborate on food loss and waste reduction
This collaboration supports ne’ma’s goal of cutting food loss and waste by 50 per cent by 2030 The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (ne’ma) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration on reducing food loss and waste. The[Read More…]
Pacific Seafood to acquire Trident Seafoods’ Kodiak operations
The two parties committed to a smooth transition for the benefit of all stakeholders Trident Seafoods and Pacific Seafood jointly announced that they have reached an agreement in principle for Pacific to acquire Trident’s Kodiak processing operations. The companies are currently completing the due diligence process and expect to finalise[Read More…]
UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security
This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently organised an interactive workshop in Dubai. A key highlight of the[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s fish farm production up by 56.4%
Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia’s fish farming industry, with saltwater and inland fish farming production rising by 56.4 per cent since 2021, reaching a record 140,000 tonnes[Read More…]
BLOOM FRESH expands breeding portfolio to blueberries
BLOOM FRESH acquires Inka’s Berries breeding programme, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties BLOOM FRESH, one of the world’s leading fruit-breeding organisations, announces the acquisition of Inka’s Berries breeding program, further expanding its global footprint in the development of innovative, high-quality fruit varieties. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone[Read More…]
Domino’s Pizza China continues to unleash market potential with 4D strategy
DPC Dash successfully continues to execute its 4D strategy of Development, Delicious pizza at value, Delivery, and Digital DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China, Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, continued to capitalise[Read More…]
Taiwan’s 1,200 metric tonnes of premium-quality rice to enter Japan
Taiwan Premium Rice focuses on quality rather than low prices and has seen remarkable success in selling its products to major restaurant chains in Japan Japan is facing its most serious rice shortage in three decades and has affected supermarkets across the country. Suppliers in Taiwan, which has maintained friendly[Read More…]
Rijk Zwaan opens new trial station in Vietnam
This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties for the specific needs of Southeast Asian growers and the region’s fresh produce market Rijk Zwaan recently opened a newly built trial station in the key horticultural hub of Lam Dong in Vietnam. This station will accelerate the development of vegetable[Read More…]
