KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in China

KPRO targets the fast-growing demand for affordable light meals Yum China Holdings announced that KFC's light-meal concept, KPRO, has surpassed 300 locations in China and is on track to reach 600 locations by year–end, up from just over 200 in 2025. In addition to its signature multigr...

Zeeba Basmati Rice Launches Sona Masoori & HMT Kolam Varieties

The newly launched variants have been carefully selected and processed to ensure superior taste, texture, and consistency Zeeba Basmati Rice, from the house of Supple Tek - the world’s largest exporter of basmati rice, has announced the launch of two new rice varieties, Sona Masoori ...

Japan’s MEGMILK SNOW BRAND to Restructure Kanto Production Network

The company will invest approximately JPY 10.9 billion in capital expenditures to enhance manufacturing efficiency, accelerate production technology evolution, and build a more sustainable value chain in Japan MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd. has announced plans to strengthen and streamline its prod...

Victoria Retains Crown as Australia’s Top Food and Fibre Exporter, Hits $22.1 Bn in 2024-25

While China remained Victoria’s largest export destination at $4.8 billion, its share of total exports fell from 33 per cent in 2019-20 to 22 per cent in 2024-25 Victoria has once again emerged as Australia’s largest food and fibre-exporting state, with exports climbing 10 per cent year-on-y...

Risk of Famine Persists as Nearly 19.5Mn People Face Acute Food Insecurity in Sudan

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned that nearly 19.5 million people – two out of every five peo...

Cargill and Voyage Foods to Bring NextCoa Cocoa-Free Confectionery Alternatives to North America 

NextCoa confectionery alternatives to chocolate are crafted from plant-based ingredients like grape seeds, helping improve pricing stability and availability Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing NextCoa, an award-winning confectionery alternative to chocolate, to North America, s...

CPF and NH Foods Launch CP Nippon Brand with New Thailand Production Facility

The facility now serves as the production hub for a new generation of high-quality processed meat products Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) and NH Foods Ltd. announced that their joint venture, CPF NH Foods Co., Ltd., has officially commenced production at its modern manufactu...

CocoCart Brings Italian Luxury Chocolate Brand Venchi to India

CocoCart aims to introduce Indian consumers to a premium chocolate and gelato experience that combines Italian craftsmanship with experiential retail CocoCart has announced the India launch of Venchi, the iconic Italian chocolate and gelato brand founded in Turin in 1878, marking a significant e...

Why Quality, Hygiene, and Traceability Matter More Than Ever in Frozen Food

Deepanshu Manchanda, MD at Zappfresh The frozen food category in India is going through a significant shift. What was once seen as a convenience-driven option is now increasingly being viewed through the lens of quality, safety, and trust. As consumer awareness grows, the expectations from froze...

Morinaga Launches Mori-Mama to Support Maternal Nutrition Continuum

Morinaga has long focused on providing essential nutrition across different life stages Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (Morinaga), a Japan-based nutrition company and Japan’s leading dairy producer, launched its maternal milk, Mori-Mama, an advanced maternal product developed to support wome...

NSW Opens Fine Food Australia 2026 Opportunity for Food and Beverage Businesses

Fine Food Australia is the nation’s premier food and hospitality trade event, attracting more than 21,000 industry professionals from retail, food service and hospitality sectors The NSW Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from food and beverage businesses across the state to rep...

Australia’s Canned Tuna Market Hits Key Sustainability Benchmark

Coles, Woolworths and ALDI have all switched to sourcing 100% of their home brand tuna ranges from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries Australian brands and retailers have achieved a significant sustainability milestone, with approximately 70 per cent of canned tun...

Norway Seafood Exports Fall 5% in April as Stronger Krone Weighs on Trade

Seafood exports to the US fell by 30 per cent to NOK 973 million, driven by lower volumes of both salmon and trout Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in April, down NOK 742 million (5 per cent) from the same month last year. The decline is mainly due to a significant strengthening of...

Seafood Sector Poised to Benefit from Rising UK Demand for High-Protein Foods

Protein is now one of the most influential drivers of food choice, with 62 per cent of consumers actively prioritising it in their diets With 20 per cent of UK consumers now following a high-protein diet, the seafood industry is in a strong position to capitalise on the fast-growing protein cate...

SMOOR Launches Signature Indian Cacao Range

With the Signature Indian Cacao Range, SMOOR turns its focus inward, exploring cacao cultivated across the Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh SMOOR, India's leading luxury couverture chocolate brand, announced the launch of its Signature Indian Cacao Range, marking the brand's entry into a new ...

Saudi Arabia’s Date Exports Surge as Global Demand Grows

In 2025, production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes, supported by over 37 million palm trees across the country Saudi Arabia’s date exports recorded a strong performance in 2025, rising more than 14 per cent year-on-year to nearly SAR2 billion ($533 million), according to the Saudi Press Agency. ...

Baladna Partners with IFC to Support Revival of Syria’s Dairy Sector

Syria continues to rank among the most food-insecure nations globally, with its dairy sector severely impacted by prolonged conflict In a significant move to strengthen regional food security and revive critical agricultural systems, Baladna Food Industries has announced an advisory engagement w...

Hormel Foods Completes Sale of Whole-Bird Turkey Business to Life-Science Innovations

Hormel Foods continues to own the JENNIE-O brand and value-added turkey product portfolio Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its whole-bird turkey business to Willmar, Minn.-based Life-Science Innovati...

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