November 20, 2023 | Company News

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,…

November 17, 2023 | Food

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…

November 17, 2023 | Company News

Kalsec opens SPICE Lab in Netherlands

This new facility demonstrates Kalsec’s leadership in developing taste and sensory solutions derived from nature, with an emphasis on sauces, dressings and condiment applications Kalsec Inc. is expanding its existing…

November 16, 2023 | Company News

Pizza Hut Indonesia unveils cheesy marvel with Hokkaido cheese edition

The new Hokkaido Cheese Edition introduces Hokkaido cheese as a new variant pairing in the brand’s menu Pizza Hut Indonesia, the country’s pizza pioneer, launched its latest innovative menu, the Hokkaido Cheese Edition.…

November 16, 2023 | Food

FAO Food Outlook predicts declining international trade in some basic foodstuffs

Global food import bill to hit a new record high in 2023, with a reduction in import volumes for the most vulnerable countries Production prospects across most basic foodstuffs are…

November 15, 2023 | Food

UNESCO adopts Saudi ‘Atlas’ initiative to preserve food methods

This initiative seeks to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s ‘Atlas’…

November 15, 2023 | Africa

Afreximbank announces $2Bn for food security initiative in Africa

The initiative is intended to help address food insecurity in Africa, which includes a nearly 20 per cent hunger rate, by reducing dependence on other regions for much-needed food commodities…

November 15, 2023 | Australia

ALDI Australia launches range of Christmas hams and frozen

Every year ALDI works with a range of dedicated Australian pork producers to create a range of high-quality, great-tasting options all at affordable prices If generous helpings of turkey and…

November 10, 2023 | Company News

Korean govt and CUCKOO collaborate to introduce ‘K-FISH’ to Malaysia 

The CUCKOO Brand Gallery was established in Kuching, Malaysia, to strengthen relationships with local consumers and offer brand experiences and sales The South Korean government agency, the Ministry of Oceans and…

November 10, 2023 | Africa

WorldFish to develop South-South collaboration platform for Blue Food Revolution

Knowledge exchange between Asia and Africa is the backbone of WorldFish’s new Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project Under the newly launched WorldFish-led Asia–Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project, a pioneering South-South collaboration platform is…