April 21, 2025 | Export & Import

Saudi Arabia’s date exports surge to SR1.695 Bn in 2024

Saudi Arabia’s total date production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes last year The Saudi National Centre for Palms and Dates announced that the Kingdom’s date exports reached a value of SR1.695…

April 21, 2025 | Europe

UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD

This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented…

April 18, 2025 | China

China and Kazakhstan introduce cross-border fruit and vegetable trade model

This marks the launch of a new centralised procurement and direct transportation model connecting key wholesale markets in both countries The first convoy of refrigerated trucks carrying fruits and vegetables…

April 17, 2025 | Company News

Singapore’s Hey! Chips introduces clean-label fruit bites snacks  

Hey! Fruit Bites stands apart with its simple ingredients, minimal processing and zero added sugar Singapore’s leading clean snack brand, Hey! Chips introduced its latest innovation: Hey! Fruit Bites. A first-of-its-kind…

April 16, 2025 | Food

Sharjah breaks global record in nutrition quality

Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United…

April 15, 2025 | Food

Cambodia prioritises fish in National Nutrition Strategy

The strategy, spearheaded by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), aims to boost food security, nutrition outcomes, and resilience nationwide In recognition of its essential role in healthy…

April 11, 2025 | Food

Dubai ranks second globally as gastronomy capital

The report highlighted the latest trends, major achievements, and key milestones in the emirate’s food and restaurant sector over the past year The third annual Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report, issued…

April 11, 2025 | Company News

Mondelēz International invests 65Mn Swiss Francs in Toblerone facility in Switzerland

A state-of-the-art production line is scheduled to go into operation in autumn 2025 Mondelēz International has announced a significant investment of 65 million Swiss francs in its Toblerone manufacturing facility…

April 11, 2025 | China

China launches sweeping food safety reforms amid public trust concerns

Terms like ‘no additives’ are now banned to prevent misleading consumers China’s National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have introduced 50 new national food safety standards…

April 10, 2025 | Europe

Welsh gin, oysters and honey earn PGI status

This recognition gives producers a valuable market advantage while preserving traditional production methods Welsh gin, oysters and honey are to join the list of food and drink products granted protected…