Growing demand for nutraceuticals to drive edible flower market

The edible flowers market is projected to grow from $0.442 billion in 2024 to $0.66 billion by 2032 Greeneration, a company based in Dubai, has recently introduced a new line of locally grown premium customisable edible flowers. This offers the HoReCa industry access to high-quality and flavorfu...

Excessive cadmium and methylmercury found in crab sample in Hong Kong

The CFS collected the crab sample and escolar sample at the import levels for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that a crab sample and an escolar sample were detected with cadm...

UAE’s Greeneration presents edible flowers, leaves, microgreens

Greeneration offers over 70 varieties of microgreens, leaves, rare crops, and edible flowers which are grown using advanced hydroponic technology Greeneration, a modern vertical farm in Dubai, has added new locally grown premium customisable edible flowers, leaves, microgreens, and rare products...

Hyundai to deliver Korean cuisine at Group's global innovation hub in Singapore

Utilising cutting-edge automation and robotics technology, HMGICS operates a two-story vertical smart farm with the capacity to produce over 30kg of fresh produce daily In a groundbreaking collaboration between world-renowned three-Michelin-star Chef Corey Lee and Hyundai Motor Group I...

Kallø launches Thai curry veggie cakes

Veggie Cakes contain no preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours, just pure, natural goodness Kallø, the healthier snacking trailblazer, is adding to its popular Veggie Cakes range with an exotic new flavour to excite and delight taste buds. Introducing new Thai Curry Veggie Cakes, the...

ABFT and JJING partners to expand malt distribution

This strategic partnership will see Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients become the primary distributor for AB Food & Beverages (Thailand)’s malt products Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients (JJING), the ingredients business unit of diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group, and...

USA detects avian influenza in 4 counties

Due to these outbreaks, the National Parks Board/Animal & Veterinary Service (NParks/AVS) will temporarily restrict the importation of ornamental birds, poultry, and poultry products from the 10km radius restricted area The USA has reported outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HP...

Japan reports outbreak of avian influenza in Chiba prefecture

The poultry meat and meat products were not sourced from birds originating from Chiba prefecture in Japan due to the occurrence of avian influenza Japan has recently reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry located in Chiba prefecture. In light of this outbreak...

SFA cancels license of Sakura Buffet due to concerns about food safety

SFA conducted inspections at the licensed premises of Sakura Buffet Pte Ltd at Geylang Bahru from March to May 2024 and uncovered several food safety lapses Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has cancelled the license of Sakura Buffet Pte Ltd due to concerns about food safety in its operations. From la...

Japan’s Nissui acquires Musashino Foods

The company has been expanding its business by focusing on frozen-sliced sushi products Nissui Co., Ltd., a company based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced that it has acquired Musashino Foods Co., Ltd. The latter, which specialises in producing processed seafood products for raw consumption, w...

Korea fosters growth of seaweed industry

The wholesale price of 100 sheets of dried laver reached 10,440 won ($7.5), marking a steep 58 per cent increase from 6,628 won a year earlier The price of processed laver sheets, or papery thin sheets of edible seaweed, surged by almost 60 per cent in April, primarily fueled by the escalating d...

Oppy and G&M Farms unveil proprietary jumbo and pink blueberry varieties

Both developed by horticulture professor Dr Scott NeSmith of the University of Georgia and grown by G&M Farms in Fresno County, California The leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce announces its groundbreaking collaboration with G&M Farms to introduce two exclusive pr...

Two companies fined in Singapore for illegal import of fresh food

This included oranges, red and green chillies, chives, and peeled garlic Two companies were fined in a Singapore court for breaking food importation regulations. Sino You International Pte Ltd was found guilty of illegally importing fresh and processed produce for sale and was fined $6,500. The ...

Bumblebee Food partners with farms in Dubai

This partnership supports the development of the agriculture sector and enhances the sustainability of crops Bumblebee Food, a leading provider of ready-made meal plans for babies and toddlers, has partnered with different farms in Dubai to align with the goals to meet the vision. The vision ...

SFA seizes 1.6 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia

All illegally imported produce was confiscated, and further investigations by SFA are underway The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have jointly seized approximately 1.6 tonnes of fresh vegetables and processed food that were illegally imported from Mal...

CFS briefs arrangement for Hong Kong-manufactured food products

The CFS will conduct special supervision on Hong Kong-manufactured food products exported to the Mainland to ensure compliance with relevant Mainland laws, regulations, and standards in food safety Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)...

Bimbo Canada to close bakery in Lévis, Quebec

Bakery volume to remain in Canada Bimbo Canada announced plans to close its bakery in Lévis, Quebec the week of July 1, 2024. Products made at the facility can be baked at other bakeries where there is available capacity, primarily located in Quebec.  This decision suppo...

Hong Kong finds sulphur dioxide in fresh beef and pork samples

The test results showed that the fresh beef sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 812 parts per million (ppm) and the two fresh pork samples contained sulphur dioxide at levels of 10 ppm and 11 ppm respectively Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hyg...

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