With this acquisition, Elovi now joins Morinaga Milk’s esteemed network of subsidiaries globally, further strengthening its position as a key player in the industry Elovi, a group company of Morinaga Milk Industry (Japan), announces a significant transformation. In a strategic move to further enhance its mission and align with global[Read More…]
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Halal industry to boom in Southeast Asia
The global halal food market reached $2,221.3 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to grow at a rate of 11.1 per cent, reaching $4.1 trillion by 2028 Recently, the Thai cabinet approved initiatives aimed at transforming Thailand into a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028. The goal is to[Read More…]
Mumtalakat launches Bahrain Food Holding Company
Bahrain Food Holding Company aims to prioritise its investment efforts in sectors including agri-food technology, sustainable agriculture, and food services Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the launch of Bahrain Food Holding Company BFHC to accelerate growth and innovation that will[Read More…]
Australia Govt ergs eat local seafood this Easter
NSW seafood is also subject to stringent food safety laws which apply from the moment the catch leaves the water, right through to the point of sale Australia’s North South Wales (NSW) Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best[Read More…]
Nutrition expert shares top eight sustainable and affordable seafood choices
Gen Z and Millennials are much more likely than the older generations to cite preparing and cooking seafood as a lot of work and taking too much time as a barrier New findings from a YouGov Survey commissioned by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveal that 60 per cent[Read More…]
Red Sea shipping disruptions to exacerbate dire situation in Yemen: FAO
FAO calls for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the uninterrupted flow of commercial and humanitarian food supplies The escalation of the Red Sea crisis is poised to accelerate the increase in shipping costs, delay the delivery of essential food or lead to a complete suspension of trade routes[Read More…]
UK FSA suggests reform to product-approval process
Regulated food and feed products require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK UK’s Food Standards Agency Board recently met to discuss proposed changes to its Regulated Products Service (RPS). The Board had earlier agreed in 2023 to develop plans to improve the current system to ensure that[Read More…]
Concept of edible campus takes place in Australia
The researchers leading this project, Professor Karen Charlton and Dr Anne McMahon, are passionate about food quality, affordability and sustainability for students and staff A team of nutrition and dietetics experts in Australia are promoting the concept of edible campuses by introducing an aquaponics system at the University of Wollongong[Read More…]
Chinese scientists decipher genetic code of double-grain rice
The research team conducted large-scale chemical mutagenesis on clustered-spikelet rice germplasm, creating about 10,000 clustered-spikelet rice muted lines, and studied their panicles one by one in the field Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in agricultural science by deciphering the genetic basis behind the formation of clustered-spikelet rice. This distinctive[Read More…]
EU agrees to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine
The latest proposal by the European Commission to extend the measures until June 2025 included import caps on Ukrainian sugar, poultry and eggs to address the concerns of EU farmers EU negotiators have agreed to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine for another year. The measures, which were first introduced[Read More…]
