The World Packaging Organization is inviting all members across the globe to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, which is coordinated by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The ‘International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste’ is designed to make a[Read More…]
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TFDA Organized “2022 APEC Online Communication Platform for Testing Techniques for food pesticide residue workshop”
The TFDA has invited officials and experts from five countries such as Canada, Peru, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam to be speakers in this workshop. A total of about 150 domestic and international experts from official agencies participate in the workshop. For the sake of public safety on food, the Taiwan[Read More…]
USDA provides nearly $2B funding to food banks and school meal programs
The investment is part of the Department’s broader commitment to strengthening the supply chain and making nutritious food more accessible for families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.[Read More…]
Azelis expands its Food & Nutrition presence in Africa
Azelis announces the opening of two new Food & Nutrition (F&N) application laboratories in Africa, will focus on dairy, fruit preparations, baking, and beverages Azelis, an innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is proud to announce the opening of two new Food & Nutrition (F&N) application laboratories[Read More…]
McCain acquires Netherlands-based frozen foods brand Scelta Products
Scelta Products’ plant assets will be integrated into McCain’s product network, creating increased production capacity to accelerate global prepared appetizer growth throughout European and international markets. McCain continues to look for opportunities to grow and invest with acquisitions that align with its business values and global leadership position. Scelta Products[Read More…]
First mycelium protein product enters into Chinese market
70/30 Food Tech first to launch mycelium based alternative for China market Shanghai based alternative protein startup 70/30 Food Tech is set to launch its ready meal products, using its inhouse biomass fermented protein. This protein, the key component developed by the R&D team of the startup, serves as a meat[Read More…]
Thailand launches ice-cream with no sucrose added
A Popular Brand In Japan ‘SUNAO’ Is In Town Thai Glico Co., Ltd. (Bangkok, Thailand) has announced the launch of the new brand ‘SUNAO’ ice cream in Thailand. It enables good taste with no sucrose added. It is the first-ever launch of SUNAO brand outside Japan. With no sucrose added, SUNAO is in line[Read More…]
Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum
Seven international plant-based food associations have joined forces in a working group with a mission to support the development of the sector as it surges in popularity around the world Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum with the formation of New International Plant Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) to support[Read More…]
Missfresh’s continued improvements to private label fresh food brand lead to sales bulging for Q4
Yungui Xiao, who leads Missfresh’s merchandising department, shared that the company has been constantly upgrading its supply chain capabilities. Using big data analytics to extract insights on customers’ consumption habits, Missfresh’s merchandising team is able to optimize factors such as the portion size and weight of fresh food offerings. Missfresh Limited a pioneer in[Read More…]
Foodpanda publishes inaugural Social Impact Report
As the largest food and grocery platform in Asia (outside China), foodpanda dedicated over US$35 million to support communities, help Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) digitalise, train and upskill delivery riders across the region during the continued pandemic in 2021. foodpanda released its first Social Impact Report, titled pandapurpose,highlighting initiatives[Read More…]