AOI will, through its subsidiary company, Good Earth Oils, distribute Australian cold pressed NON-GMO canola oil and olive oil to retail and wholesalers in the United States Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited (AOI) announced that it will be expanding its Australian operations to the United States effective July 2024. A pioneer in regenerative farming[Read More…]
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New compendium identifies 100 promising forgotten foods for Africa
FAO and FARA, a continental research forum, launched a publication on underutilised crops that have the potential to provide dietary nutrients to various African communities Africa is paradoxically reliant on imported food and home to a disproportionate share of the world’s hungry while at the same time boasting the potential[Read More…]
Coca-Cola launches 100% recycled plastic bottles in Hong Kong
The Coca-Cola system in Hong Kong has invested HKD3m ($387,000) in 2024 to support a new neighbourhood collection scheme to encourage recycling The Coca-Cola Company has introduced 500ml Coca-Cola Trademark brands in 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) bottles in Hong Kong. The new packaging features “I’m a 100 per[Read More…]
Taiwan’s Kavalan debuts Master’s Select Reserve No. 1, No. 2
The double launch in April of Master’s Select Reserve No. 1 and No. 2 (USD$110, 1L, 40 per cent ABV) will take advantage of a rapidly recovering international travel world Kavalan announces the launch of two exclusive whiskies for International Duty-Free – the first combines ex-Bourbon barrels and lightly peated[Read More…]
AstroZhi unveils dietary supplements for long-COVID syndrome
The products are readily accessible throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe AstroZhi, a pioneer in scientific research-backed dietary supplements, has announced a groundbreaking development in healthcare with the introduction of specialised products aimed at aiding in the recovery from long-COVID syndrome. This long-anticipated move positions AstroZhi at the forefront of innovation in[Read More…]
Ahold Delhaize and global grocery retailers establish W23 Global
W23 is a potentially game-changing international VC fund with a powerful proposition for both our investors and portfolio companies Five of the world’s leading grocery retailers have come together to establish a pioneering collaborative venture capital (VC) fund, W23 Global. The fund will seek to invest in innovative start-ups and[Read More…]
Australia releases interim report of review of grocery code of conduct
The Interim Report also makes firm recommendations to strengthen protections for suppliers against possible retribution from supermarkets Australia Government released the Interim Report of the Review of the Voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code), the Independent Reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, announced it makes 8 firm recommendations, including[Read More…]
Saudi UNESCO initiates International Food Atlas
The initiative’s primary goal is to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The Culinary Arts Commission convened a virtual meeting to discuss the Saudi UNESCO-endorsed International Food Atlas and Digital Platform for Preserving, Promoting, and Transmitting Foodways to Tomorrow’s Generations. The initiative’s primary goal[Read More…]
DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China strengthen positioning in China’s pizza market
DPC Dash is a market leader differentiated from its competitors through its continuously developed, localised pizza-focused menu DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China, Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China has delivered robust first[Read More…]
Allianz teams up with Foodbank Australia to improve students’ well-being
The partnership will help more than 3,300 students this year, providing over $120,000 in food Allianz Partners has partnered with Foodbank Australia to help alleviate the burden of financial hardship and food insecurity among international students studying in Australia. This year Allianz Partners and Foodbank will host seven market-style events on campuses across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The[Read More…]