February 28, 2024 | Company News

Oishii raises $134Mn series B to expand distribution network

Oishii aims to make vertical farming mainstream in the United States and is the only vertical farm in the country that sells strawberries year-round Vertical farming startup Oishii has raised…

February 28, 2024 | Europe

European Parliament endorses new packaging regulation to reduce plastic waste

To mitigate food waste, the ENVI committee’s resolution includes a ban on ultra-light plastic bags under 15 microns, except where necessary for hygiene or as primary packaging for loose foods…

February 28, 2024 | Australia

Australia’s SECOS Group secures $40 Mn to establish CRC

The unprecedented CRC will bring together leaders from international food brands, relevant peak bodies, international and national NGOs, Australian councils, environmental regulators (ie EPA) and others, with a target to…

February 27, 2024 | North America

Califia Farms converts all North American bottles to 100% recycled plastic

Major packaging changes across the U.S. and Canada will help reduce the brand’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 19 per cent and cut energy use in half Califia Farms®, a leading, premium, plant-based…

February 27, 2024 | Academic

German scientists discover new type of apple juice improves heart health

They used a novel squeezing method called a spiral filter press to maximize the polyphenols in apple juice Scientists at Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany have discovered a new type…

February 27, 2024 | Beverages

Terer by Digital Zero Sdn Bhd sets sights on beverage sector in Malaysia

Terer introduced the ‘purchase multiples’ concept – this enables users to buy 3 cups, 5 cups, or even 10 cups of their favourite beverage at discounted rates and redeem them…

February 26, 2024 | Europe

ADB, Credo sign deal to promote food security in Georgia

ADB’s financing will provide long-term local currency funding to support Credo The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Credo Bank have signed a loan of 65 million lari ($25 million). The…

February 26, 2024 | Beverages

Classy Kiss and Uni-China Group enter into strategic cooperation in Hong Kong

Uni-China Group will introduce Classy Kiss’s iconic products to local consumers through its retail network across Hong Kong and its high-end cold chain logistics distribution system Classy Kiss, the number…

February 26, 2024 | Australia

AFCCC prioritising reduction of food waste remains important concern

This included the development of new Cold Food Codes and establishing more formal relationships or alliances with all industry bodies which can contribute towards the development of codes of practice,…

February 22, 2024 | Company News

UK’s Noble Foods to expand product range

Noble Foods aims to build on its legacy at the new 10,000 SQM manufacturing site by introducing a range of pre-prepared foods using eggs Noble Foods, the UK’s leading egg…