The new partnership comes at a pivotal time, as conflict, climate change and poverty mean the world is not on track to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030 Action Against Hunger, a global leader in promoting food security announced a new multi-year partnership to[Read More…]
Food
GoodLife Foods to acquire Pure Ingredients
The combination will result in a highly complementary group producing and selling innovative frozen snacks and meal components across Europe GoodLife Foods announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Pure Ingredients, a leading manufacturer in the halal frozen food market. The combination will result in a highly complementary[Read More…]
Natural Ventures announces close of $100Mn fund to address food and water security
Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund with offices in the UAE and the Netherlands, completed the first close to focus on global food and water security Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund that addresses global food and water security announced the first close of its inaugural fund. Natural Ventures[Read More…]
PepsiCo South Africa to sell Marmite, Bovril and Savoury Food Ingredients business
The proposed acquisition demonstrates Lallemand’s ongoing commitment to the Southern African region Lallemand Inc (through its South African affiliate, Rymco Pty Ltd, trading as Anchor Yeast) has agreed to buy the Marmite and Bovril black spreads and Savoury Food Ingredients business unit from PepsiCo South Africa. The transaction is expected[Read More…]
Saudi introduces seasonal markets system for date trading
The system is designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom The National Centre for Palms and Dates in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has introduced the Seasonal Markets System. This electronic platform is mandatory[Read More…]
Japan’s NIPPN to establish local subsidiary in Vietnam
Vietnam will be the fifth country for the NIPPN group to enter NIPPN CORPORATION, based in Tokyo’s Chiyoda-ku, will establish a local subsidiary, NIPPN Vietnam Company Limited (NIPV), in Dong Nai Province in the southern part of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) to expand sales of the NIPPN Group’s products for commercial use in the ASEAN region. Vietnam will[Read More…]
UNLIMEAT’s K-Vegan products debut at GIANT Company
The product lineup includes plant-based meat and convenient meals like frozen kimbap products UNLIMEAT, a pioneering Korean plant-based food brand, has announced the launch of five products in 149 GIANT and MARTIN’S stores. Designed to meet the rising demand for plant-based foods, UNLIMEAT’s innovative products offer a delicious, convenient, and[Read More…]
Kimchi pickles available at Walmart
Kimchi Pickle Chips are made with the highest quality ingredients, including fresh vegetables, natural spices, and a light fermentation process that ensures a perfect balance of flavour and crunch Cleveland Kitchen, a leading innovator in the fermented food industry announced the nationwide launch of its latest product, the 24oz Kimchi Pickle[Read More…]
Podravka and Fortenova group sign agreement for acquisition of Belje, PIK Vinkovci and Vupik
The transaction is valued at 333 million euros and Podravka will finance this acquisition through loans from commercial banks Following the successful conclusion of negotiations, Podravka and Fortenova group signed a sale and purchase agreement for the purchase of Fortenova group’s agricultural segment, which includes Belje, PIK Vinkovci, Vupik, Energija[Read More…]
CropLife Asia prioritises agri innovation to combat hunger in Asia
The challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger (SDG2) remains daunting with 582 million people projected to be chronically undernourished by 2030 With the recent release of the United Nations (UN) 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia and its[Read More…]