This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and dominance in the international date trade arena This year has seen a significant increase in date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate, resulting in an annual production of over 90,000 tonnes. With more than 2 million date palm trees, the region has become[Read More…]
Food
Cermaq collaborates with Cognizant to further enhance operational efficiencies
Cognizant will provide managed infrastructure services and seek to modernise Cermaq’s cloud landscape as a digital transformation partner in Norway and Canada Cognizant has announced its renewed collaboration with Cermaq Group AS, a leading global salmon producer driving the transition of systems towards healthier and more climate-friendly foods. The renewal comes after an[Read More…]
Korea’s YoungManDduk makes US debut at Costco
The snack combines both Korea’s authentic flavours and modern cuisine, creating a brand-new culinary innovation Popular Korean Food brand, ‘YoungManDduk’, will be making its US debut with their beloved Honey Oranda Snack Bars through Costco. The snack combines both Korea’s authentic flavours and modern cuisine, creating a brand-new culinary innovation.[Read More…]
Subway selects PepsiCo as beverage partner in US
US Subway restaurants will begin serving PepsiCo beverages in 2025 under a 10-year agreement Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, announced a 10-year agreement with PepsiCo to supply beverages in U.S. restaurants beginning January 1, 2025. Subway’s longstanding partnership with Frito-Lay will also be extended through 2030, bringing the brand’s[Read More…]
How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake: study
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children from 2 to 4 years old Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviours. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability[Read More…]
IEG Asia Trade Show to unveil in Singapore on 26 -28 June 2024
SIGEP The leading European Trade Show for Bakery, Pastry and Gelato meets Asia’s F&B industry focused Restaurant Asia Exhibition, showcasing professional equipment and ingredients for the commercial market. Discover gourmet food and beverages with the latest addition to our F&B portfolio – Speciality Food and Drinks Asia, Speciality Coffee and[Read More…]
Trident Seafoods sells Petersburg, Alaska plants to E.C. Phillips & Son
Trident announced in December 2023 that it is seeking buyers for four of its Alaska-based plants as part of a comprehensive, strategic restructuring initiative Trident Seafoods announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its processing plant, bunkhouse, galley, and two housing units in Petersburg, Alaska, to E.C. Phillips[Read More…]
Food security situation in Afghanistan improving but the crisis far from over
The food security situation remains alarming with over 15 million people or 36 per cent of the population being food insecure Afghanistan is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) single largest country programme, where it continues to carry out its operations despite the ongoing political instability.[Read More…]
Nestle introduces Kit-Kat Cereal in Ecuador
The new Kit-Kat Cereal is made with whole grain, without artificial colours, with 5 B vitamins, calcium and fortified with iron Within the framework of World Cereal Day, Kit-Kat®, the iconic brand recognised worldwide for its irresistible milk chocolate bars, gives an innovative twist to the world of breakfast with[Read More…]
Frank’s RedHot debuts new dip’n and squeeze sauce
Frank’s introduces two new hot sauce formats for dunking and drizzling and adding the perfect blend of flavour and heat to your favourite foods Frank’s RedHot is expanding its offerings with two new product lines: Frank’s RedHot Dip’n Sauce and Frank’s RedHot Squeeze Sauce. Available now at select retailers and coming soon[Read More…]