February 14, 2025 | Company News

Nestlé reports solid 2024 performance sets ambitious growth plans

Nestlé expects organic sales growth to improve in 2025, though underlying trading operating profit margins may see short-term pressure due to increased investments Nestlé has announced its financial results for…

February 14, 2025 | Food

Kazakhstan among top three importers of Uzbek fruits and vegetables

Russia remained the largest buyer, receiving 40.1 per cent of Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports, while Kyrgyzstan ranked third with a significantly smaller share of 7.5 per cent Kazakhstan ranks…

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…