Originally hailing from Singapore, Tiong Bahru Bakery is known for its croissants and other expertly handmade pastries using the finest French ingredients The Jollibee Group is stepping into the new year with sustained momentum as it inaugurated the first Tiong Bahru Bakery branch in the Philippines— its first foray into fresh viennoiseries and handmade[Read More…]
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South Korea aims for $14Bn in K-Food Plus exports by 2025
The Ministry introduced the K-Food Plus Export Innovation Strategy to position K-Food Plus as a global strategic export industry The popularity of K-dramas is contributing to a growing interest in Korean cuisine worldwide. In response to the surge in K-food exports, South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs[Read More…]
Madinah date production up by 31% in 2024
This remarkable growth not only demonstrated the agricultural advancements in the region but also significantly contributed to greater self-sufficiency and reinforced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s food security strategies The Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture reported that date production in 2024 exceeded 343,000 tonnes, marking[Read More…]
Report shows food insecurity deepens in Lebanon following conflict
The report projects that food insecurity is expected to persist over the next three months Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024 and recovery from the impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy is likely to be[Read More…]
K-Food exports hit all-time high in 2024, surpassing $13Bn
K-Food Plus reached 207 countries, with nine new markets added since 2023, including those ordering advanced smart farms South Korea’s agri-food industry has grown remarkably, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) reporting a record-breaking $13.03 billion in K-Food Plus exports for 2024. This represents a 6.1[Read More…]
Calbee America launches R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA
New facility to support growing Asian-inspired snack business and flagship harvest snaps brand Calbee America, a snack pioneer for over 70 years, is strengthening its domestic innovation capabilities with the introduction of a new R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA, located at 20237 Masa Street. Planned to help the company grow[Read More…]
Egypt’s Edita to acquire Tuama Jebur Abbas and establishes Edita Iraq
The establishment of Edita’s first local production presence in Iraq is a key milestone in Edita’s regional growth strategy Edita Food Industries S.A.E., a leader in Egypt’s packaged snack food market, signed a partnership agreement with Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA) based in Baghdad. This strategic partnership includes the acquisition of[Read More…]
Papaya UK’s fastest-growing fruit
Tropical fruit has become the fastest-growing segment of the UK fruit market, with demand soaring by nearly 30 per cent Brits are going crazy for exotic fruit, with papaya now being the fastest-growing fruit in the UK. Demand for this orange-coloured fruit, primarily grown in tropical regions of South America,[Read More…]
DCT Abu Dhabi partners with ne’ma to reduce food waste
The national food loss and waste initiative is at the core of the UAE’s efforts to ensure food security and address climate change The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, to promote[Read More…]
ALDI Australia joins Australian Food Pact to help combat food waste
The partnership with End Food Waste Australia will support ALDI in solidifying its position as a collaborative partner in food waste reduction not just in stores ALDI Australia becomes a proud signatory to the Australian Food Pact as part of its mission to zero in on food waste ALDI Australia[Read More…]
