Sri Lanka introduces new food & beverage regulations

According to the new rules, the industry must ensure that children under the age of 12 are not featured in advertisements for food and beverage products The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages to children, which will take effect on January 1, 2025...

Agriculture Ministry expands tomato cultivation across Israel

The ministry has expanded tomato cultivation areas along the Gaza Strip border and provided alternative farmland for farmers unable to access their fields due to military restrictions The Agriculture Ministry reports that Israeli farmers are now producing 90 per cent of the tomatoes consumed dom...

South Africa eyes Algeria as market for beef and lamb exports

This comes after South Africa's notable success in other Middle Eastern markets Beefmaster Group, a South African supplier of beef products to the Middle and Far East, announced that the country's red meat industry is well-positioned to tap into Algeria's demand for premium beef and lamb. This c...

Natural Grocers introduces range of organic soups 

All six varieties are Certified Organic, non-GMO and crafted with entirely plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients Natural Grocers, America's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer announced the introduction of six new varieties of savoury delicious soups to its col...

China launches investigation into imported beef amid domestic industry concerns

The applicants argue that this sharp increase has caused substantial harm to China’s domestic beef industry, claiming a direct causal link between the import surge and the industry’s struggles China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated a safeguard investigation into imported beef,...

Vietnam's seafood exports hit $10Bn

Shrimp and pangasius contributed 60 per cent of the total revenue, with shrimp exports rising 16.7 per cent to $4 billion and pangasius growing 8.9 per cent to $2 billion compared to 2023 Vietnam's Seafood exports hit $10 billion in 2024, bolstered by shrimp and pangasius, despite challenges in ...

Oman to boost poultry production

This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for premium poultry products in Oman and beyond Oman-based A’Saffa Foods SAOG has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan to boost its annual broiler chicken production capacity from 48 million to 60 million birds. ...

Smithfield and HD3 Farms sign agreement for pork production

Smithfield and VisionAg will form a new company called VisionAg Hog Production, LLC, with Smithfield owning a minority interest Smithfield has signed an agreement with VisionAg, LLC, an affiliate of HD3 Farms, one of the largest wean-to-finish and finishing growers in the U.S., to s...

Lee Kum Kee and Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar team up for Teriyaki Chicken Poke bowl

This partnership will see Lee Kum Kee's Teriyaki Glaze, known for its sweet and savoury flavour profile Lee Kum Kee, a global producer of authentic Asian sauces and condiments, announced an exciting new brand partnership with Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, a popular quick-service restaurant chain off...

Food price inflation exceeds overall inflation in 59.8% of 164 countries

Globally, 343 million people are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from 2023 Domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries. Currently, 68.8 per cent of low-income countries experience inflation above 5 per cent, with rates also elevated in lower-...

EU Fish Market report 2024 reveals trends and insights

EU consumers have eaten more fresh seafood products at home, mostly due to the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hotel sector The Commission has released the EU Fish Market Report 2024, focusing on the fishery and aquaculture market’s performance in 2022-2023.   Accord...

West and Central Africa faces deepening food crisis

This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including 3.4 million people facing emergency levels of hunger Over 40 million people across West and Central Africa struggle to feed themselves during the 2024 post-harvest season. This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, in...

Ace Aquatec makes splash in Japan with bespoke trout stunner

The project highlights an innovative approach and opens doors to further opportunities in a country that is in the top five for fish consumption globally Ace Aquatec, has secured a landmark installation in Japan for its bespoke humane stunning device to be deployed by Japanese trout producer,&nb...

Japan's opposition parties introduce bill to provide free school meals

The proposed measure is expected to cost around 490 billion yen annually Japan’s three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), have jointly submitted a bill on Monday to make school lunches free at public elementary and junior high schools. The bill, ...

Japan's prices for 1,380 food products to increase in January

Consumers can expect to pay more for a total of 6,121 items between January and April Japan's 195 major food and beverage manufacturers are set to increase prices for a record 1,380 products in January due to rising logistics and labour costs, according to Teikoku Databank Ltd. Bread products wi...

Japan’s NH Foods to acquire US-based LJD Holdings

The acquisition supports NH Foods’ medium-term management plan, focused on global expansion, particularly in North America and ASEAN regions NH Foods Ltd.’s U.S. subsidiary, Day-Lee Foods, has announced plans to acquire LJD Holdings Group, which includes LJD Holdings Inc., Mountain View Pack...

Biggest avian influenza outbreak occurs in eastern Japan

This marks the 16th outbreak of the season in the country and the first reported case in Ibaraki An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Yachiyo, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, as announced by the prefectural government on Sunday. T...

Mondelez invests in modern chocolate production in Poland

A modern Eggs & Rounds production line will be built in 2025 Mondelez, the global leader in snacks, announces another strategic investment worth nearly PLN 74 million in the production plant in Skarbimierz, Poland. As a result, a modern Eggs & Rounds production line will be built in...

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