Australian apples gain market access to China

The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new m...

Hu expands product line with Dark Chocolate Bites

Hu's Dark Chocolate Bites bring a new twist to indulgence with six individually wrapped Bites available in 2.75 oz pouches Hu, the chocolate brand known for its commitment to simple ingredients and indulgent taste, is expanding its product lineup with the launch of their individually wrapped&nbs...

Fonterra to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton

The site currently packs up to 4000 metric tonnes of powders per year, less than one per cent of the Co-op’s total product volume Fonterra has announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July. The closure of the Canpac site, which blends and...

Bakkavor Group to sell China operations to cut debt

The transaction is valued at ¥500 million, approximately £50 million Bakkavor Group PLC announced that it has agreed to sell its Chinese operations to a local buyer in a move aimed at improving profit margins and reducing debt. The London-based fresh prepared food producer—known for supplyin...

ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry

ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issu...

Rita’s introduces Cola Italian Ice inspired by viral drink craze

Cola meets cool with the launch of Rita's new cola Italian Ice & Twisted Cola Blender Drink Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is shaking up its flavour lineup once again with a bold new twist on a classic sip: Cola Italian Ice. Inspir...

Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership 

Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launchin...

Baldor Specialty Foods acquires premium meat company Golden Packing

This venture will enable Baldor to provide an increased selection of center-of-plate proteins to its 14,000+ customer base Baldor Speciality Foods announced that it has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing to enhance its meat offerings. Baldor, the leading premium food distributor i...

Pitaya Foods launches regenerative & organic frozen fruit line

The new Regenified Frozen Fruit Line includes three varieties: Regenerative & Organic Strawberries, Regenerative & Organic Blueberries, and Regenerative & Organic Mangoes Pitaya Foods, one of the fastest-growing brands in the frozen category, unveils the first-ever Regenerati...

Fresh Express unveils bold new visual identity

Refreshed, reimagined, and ready to disrupt the salad category Fresh Express, the brand leader in value-added salads, unveiled its refreshed brand identity, signalling a new era for the category leader. With a modernised logo, thoughtfully redesigned packaging, and a strategic vision rooted in f...

General Omi Beef opens first overseas franchise in Singapore

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 i...

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 Autho...

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...

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 Regio...

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 ...

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 produc...

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 ...

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 gro...

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