About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized about 1.1 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia. A joint operation conducted by SFA and the Immigration[Read More…]
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Gates Foundation announces partnership with UAE to accelerate action to strengthen food systems
Together, they made new commitments totalling $200 million in response to immediate and long-term threats to food security and nutrition caused by climate change The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate the development of innovations that will help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and[Read More…]
AIIB-FAO partnership to boost agrifood systems
The two organisations will specifically collaborate on helping countries meet the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding that recognises the critical role of investment in rural[Read More…]
Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation announces peanut sprout growing facility in Taiwan
This innovative facility operates with minimal energy, using only water for cultivation Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation (USC) pioneers Sustainable Peanut Sprout Cultivation with a Groundbreaking Facility in Taiwan. USC announced the opening of a groundbreaking facility in Taiwan focused on producing peanut sprouts, with an impressive daily output of 1,000 kilograms. USC aims to lead the[Read More…]
California Pizza Kitchen announces franchise opening in Philippines
This development marks CPK’s 24th international location, further expanding the brand’s global footprint California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of its latest franchise location in the Philippines. This development marks CPK’s 24th international location, further expanding the brand’s global footprint. The new restaurant will be located at the[Read More…]
India facilitates cashew exports to Bangladesh, Qatar, Malaysia and USA
APEDA is working towards exploring new markets for cashews in the international markets of Japan, Saudi Arabia, UK, Spain, Kuwait, Qatar, USA European countries The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), an organisation under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, played an instrumental role as an export[Read More…]
Azelis enters into distribution agreement with BENEO in India and Bangladesh
This partnership completes its advanced product offering for food and beverages, including bakery, confectionery, meat, and dairy products, as well as plant-based alternatives for the latter two applications Azelis announced its new distribution agreement with BENEO, a prominent manufacturer of functional ingredients for the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries. Effective immediately,[Read More…]
Collinson partners with Delaware North to access and offers network of F&B outlets at airports
The exclusive partnership enables Priority Pass Members to access 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports Collinson, announces an exclusive partnership with Delaware North to offer access to 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports. Through this partnership, Priority Pass Members now have the option to redeem lounge[Read More…]
JBS resumes operation of Friboi unit in Brazil
The company reopens the plant in Diamantino, Brazil, which will be the largest beef processing unit in Latin America, with 3,000 employees JBS, one of the largest food companies in the world, announced the resumption of activities at the Friboi unit in the city of Diamantino, in Mato Grosso, after the fire that[Read More…]
Rice prices will remain affordable in Philippines: DA
The average retail price for a regular well milled is P42.80 while the prevailing price for a well milled is P45 The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to Arnel de Mesa, DA Assistant Secretary and[Read More…]
