February 14, 2024 | Beverages

Bacardi cuts carbon footprint of glass bottle production for first time in spirit industry

Trial of pioneering new technology in collaboration with Hrastnik1860 reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions by more than 30 per cent Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi has completed the world’s first commercial production of…

February 13, 2024 | Beverages

Saudi’s Rijal Almaa coffee festival attracts 21,000 visitors

The festival featured 36 Saudi coffee exhibitors, presenting a diverse range of exceptional coffee varieties The first-ever coffee festival in Rijal Almaa province, organised by the Al-Bun Co-operative Society, was…

February 13, 2024 | Food

UAE, Brazil and Cuba collaborate to enhance food security

The initiative is part of joint efforts aimed at developing resilient food systems, sustainable agriculture, and encouraging climate action An initiative to improve collaboration for food security has been agreed upon by…

February 13, 2024 | Company News

Ito-Yokado supermarket chain announces withdrawal from Japanese cities

Ito-Yokado, as part of its structural reform, has decided to concentrate on urban areas, specifically the Tokyo metropolitan area Ailing supermarket chain Ito-Yokado Co. plans to exit the Hokkaido, Tohoku,…

February 13, 2024 | Beverages

Functional beverage innovator Odyssey secures $6Mn equity investment

A new wave of energy drinks takes over as the brand hits $14 million in funding within two years of launch In a momentous stride towards innovation and advancement, Odyssey, the…

February 12, 2024 | Company News

BRITA SE Germany acquires innovative hydration company LARQ 

Experts in drinking water optimization continue international expansion into North American consumer business under the LARQ brand BRITA SE, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of drinking…

February 12, 2024 | North America

Dairy Council of California releases culturally responsive nutrition resources available to Afro-American community

Dairy Council of California prioritises the unique nutrition needs of children, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, from birth to age 2 years, a critical growth…

February 12, 2024 | Company News

Nestlé announces sell of Nordic premium culinary brands to Solina

The transaction is expected to close end of March following an information process with employees where required Nestlé announces an agreement to sell its Nordic Professional Premium Culinary business, which…

February 12, 2024 | Company News

Tillamook launches new chocolate ice cream collection

The Chocolate Collection is the newest addition to the expanding ice cream line from Tillamook Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the co-op behind America’s fastest-growing family-sized ice cream brand, has launched the…

February 12, 2024 | Beverages

Carlsberg celebrates year of dragon with limited-edition packaging

The illustrated wrap is available on brews across the region in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The visual storytelling, created by award-winning professional designer Ofen Hu, captures…