January 2, 2025 | Company News

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…

January 1, 2025 | Company News

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…

January 1, 2025 | Company News

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…

December 31, 2024 | Food

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…

December 31, 2024 | Europe

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…

December 31, 2024 | Africa

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…

December 30, 2024 | Company News

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…

December 30, 2024 | Food

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…

December 30, 2024 | Food

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…

December 30, 2024 | Company News

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…