Russia remained the largest buyer, receiving 40.1 per cent of Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports, while Kyrgyzstan ranked third with a significantly smaller share of 7.5 per cent Kazakhstan ranks among the top three importers of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan. According to the Statistics Agency under the President[Read More…]
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Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future
The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
ORF Genetics & Cellmeat host cultivated shellfish tasting in Iceland
Cellmeat has developed and produced cultivated shellfish meat since 2019 ORF Genetics and the South Korean innovation company Cellmeat presented cultivated shellfish meat at the Iceland Ocean Cluster, marking the first time it has been showcased outside of Asia. Cellmeat has developed and produced cultivated shellfish meat since 2019, establishing[Read More…]
ACON Investments signs definitive agreement to invest in KiSabor
This represents ACON’s 44th transaction in Latin America where it is currently deploying its fifth fund ACON Investments (ACON), a private equity investment firm based in Washington, D.C., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in Food Brands Indústria de Produtos Alimentícios S.A., a manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer food[Read More…]
dnata serves culinary delights as inflight caterer joins Sydney’s new 24-hour airport
dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering services that harness local produce for domestic and international airlines[Read More…]
GEN Korean BBQ expands footprint in Texas
This Marks the Third location opening in 2025 signalling strong growth momentum for the Year GEN Restaurant Group, owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature grill-at-your-table experience, announced a new restaurant location in San Antonio, Texas, which opened on January 31, 2025.[Read More…]
Ukraine halts lettuce from Netherlands due to quarantine pest
This insect is classified as a restricted pest in Ukraine due to its potential crop threat Ukraine has halted importing a 10.37-tonne fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after discovering a quarantine pest during inspection. The batch, which entered Ukraine through Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv,[Read More…]
Beyond Meat unveils expanded line of Beyond Steak
The new line of pre-seasoned steak tips is available in two crave-able flavours, Beyond Steak Chimichurri and Beyond Steak Korean BBQ-Style Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat announced an expanded line of Beyond Steak, one of the fastest-growing and top-selling plant-based meat products on the market, at Sprouts Farmers Market stores coast to[Read More…]
JBS announces $200 Mn in US beef investments
The projects will begin construction in 2025 JBS USA, a leading global food company, announced $200 million in investments at its beef production facilities in Cactus, Texas, and Greeley, Colo. The projects include a new, state-of-the-art fabrication floor, a new, expanded ground beef room in Cactus, and a new distribution[Read More…]
UNS Vertical Farms Dubai unveils over 45 varieties of microgreens
Located in Al Quoz, Dubai, UNS Vertical Farms, a division of Speedex Group and a pioneer in vertical farming in the UAE Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and vital micronutrients, microgreens are renowned for their ability to reduce inflammation, support weight management, and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Microgreens are[Read More…]
