Business model will focus on selling 3D bio-printers and bio-inks designed to develop cultivated meat from ethically harvested cells Steakholder Foods, Israel-based deep-tech food startup at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, has focused its business model to target B2B meat manufacturers and cultivated meat producers, by offering manufacturers the ability[Read More…]
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Korea announces doubling of annual rice aid for WFP’s life-saving operations
Supporting to reach millions of hungry people across the globe The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that the Republic of Korea (ROK) has recently announced the doubling of their annual contribution of rice to the programme next year onwards. The increase will take the annual contribution from[Read More…]
Mahsuri Food to open new sauce and condiment plant in Malaysia
Laying a solid foundation for the future growth of the Mahsuri brand Mahsuri Food Sdn. Bhd., the manufacturer of Halal-certified products for the ASEAN region will fully operate a new manufacturing plant located in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan in early 2025 to expand its business locally and abroad. The new[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut and Maersk to open new cocoa bean warehouse in Malaysia
Since January 2022, Maersk has connected Barry Callebaut’s supply chain from cocoa growing origins in Africa to the factories in Asia Pacific through ocean and landside logistics service A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and Barry Callebaut Group, the world leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, have entered into a long-term partnership to build and operate a new Built-To-Suit cocoa[Read More…]
Indonesian premium chocolate makers eye Australian market
Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis will work together to identify and promote market opportunities for Indonesian premium cocoa businesses Sweet opportunities for the Indonesian premium chocolate industry abound under a new partnership between Jakarta-based fine chocolate manufacturer Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis, a business development programme backed by the Australian and Indonesian governments. Pipiltin Cocoa will[Read More…]
Sustenir introduces Superfood Smoothies with functional benefits in Singapore
Average Singaporean consumes less than half the daily recommended amount of fibre Sustenir, a Singapore-based company of sustainable superfood products, has introduced its new range of Superfood Smoothies. Each product is made with high quality kale and a variety of fruits, designed to support optimal health and well-being. The smoothies were[Read More…]
Kerry research shows that long-term health concerns are motivating consumers in Asia to reduce sugar in diets
A balanced taste between sweet, salty and spicy is important for Southeast Asian consumers New global consumer research from Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on improving immunity, gut health[Read More…]
Seafood industry in Australia resists push to reel in traceable wild fish
Origin of most seafood is untraceable, as it may have been caught illegally or unsustainably Seafood giants are resisting the push to use technology to trace wild seafood and clean up the industry as it may bite into their profits, a Monash University report reveals. The article found an oligopoly of big[Read More…]
Vietnam-based Vinamilk eyes international business diversification
To meet the growing demands with innovative solutions Following Gulfood Dubai 2023, the world’s largest food exhibition that took place earlier this year, Vietnam-based dairy firm Vinamilk has announced plans to participate in other trade promotion events such as Japan Foodex Fair, and FHA Singapore Fair, International SME Fair in Guangzhou,[Read More…]
Indian FMCG brand Dabur makes additional investment of Rs 9.68 B in Nepal
For capacity enhancement and diversification of products Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCF) company Dabur has decided to make an additional investment of Rs 9.68 billion in Nepal. The Investment Board Nepal and Dabur Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction, operation, and management of capacity building and[Read More…]