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…

November 9, 2023 | Company News

Next New World announces shelf-life extension validation for delicate fruits and vegetables

This feat has been made possible through our patented method of producing porous protein silk solution Next New World Pte. Ltd., in collaboration with The Food Innovation and Resource Centre…

November 9, 2023 | Food

CP-Uoriki debuts two new premium Japanese seafood outlets in Thailand 

The company aims to establish additional outlets across various prestigious shopping centres in Bangkok and other provinces, to reach 100 branches within the next five years ‘CP-Uoriki,’ a collaborative company…

November 8, 2023 | Australia

FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food 

D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a…

November 7, 2023 | Food

FDA proposes rule to revoke regulation allowing use of BVO in Food

The FDA is issuing a proposed rule now because the agency has recent data from studies it conducted that demonstrate adverse health effects in animals at levels more closely approximating…