February 14, 2025 | Feature

Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future

The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its…

February 13, 2025 | Company News

Kroger announces David Kennerley as incoming CFO

Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10 as senior vice president The Kroger Co. announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer. David Kennerley, senior vice president and CFO for PepsiCo Europe,…

February 13, 2025 | Company News

ALPLA launches packaging plant in Thailand

ALPLA is increasing its presence in Southeast Asia ALPLA is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second location in Thailand. The modern plant in Chachoengsao, near Bangkok,…

February 13, 2025 | Company News

ORF Genetics & Cellmeat host cultivated shellfish tasting in Iceland

Cellmeat has developed and produced cultivated shellfish meat since 2019 ORF Genetics and the South Korean innovation company Cellmeat presented cultivated shellfish meat at the Iceland Ocean Cluster, marking the…

February 13, 2025 | Company News

ACON Investments signs definitive agreement to invest in KiSabor

This represents ACON’s 44th transaction in Latin America where it is currently deploying its fifth fund ACON Investments (ACON), a private equity investment firm based in Washington, D.C., announced that it has signed a…

February 13, 2025 | Australia

Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine

The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions…

February 11, 2025 | Company News

FoodChain ID and &Wider partners for responsible supply chain

The new service meets the demand from global brands to monitor and mitigate potential worker issues within their supply chains FoodChain ID, a provider of certification services and technology for…

February 11, 2025 | Australia

dnata serves culinary delights as inflight caterer joins Sydney’s new 24-hour airport

dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering…

February 11, 2025 | Company News

GEN Korean BBQ expands footprint in Texas

This Marks the Third location opening in 2025 signalling strong growth momentum for the Year GEN Restaurant Group, owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive…

February 11, 2025 | Company News

UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe appoints Andrew McMillin as President

Andrew McMillin is the President of West Europe Operations for The Coca-Cola Company UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the European trade association representing the soft drink industry, announced the appointment of…