ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issues Paper has been released to[Read More…]
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Rita’s introduces Cola Italian Ice inspired by viral drink craze
Cola meets cool with the launch of Rita’s new cola Italian Ice & Twisted Cola Blender Drink Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is shaking up its flavour lineup once again with a bold new twist on a classic sip: Cola Italian Ice.[Read More…]
Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership
Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launching their largest-ever joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to reduce carbon emissions[Read More…]
Baldor Specialty Foods acquires premium meat company Golden Packing
This venture will enable Baldor to provide an increased selection of center-of-plate proteins to its 14,000+ customer base Baldor Speciality Foods announced that it has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing to enhance its meat offerings. Baldor, the leading premium food distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, will take over[Read More…]
Pitaya Foods launches regenerative & organic frozen fruit line
The new Regenified Frozen Fruit Line includes three varieties: Regenerative & Organic Strawberries, Regenerative & Organic Blueberries, and Regenerative & Organic Mangoes Pitaya Foods, one of the fastest-growing brands in the frozen category, unveils the first-ever Regenerative & Organic Frozen Fruit Line available exclusively at Whole Foods Market nationwide. In honor of Earth Day and as[Read More…]
Fresh Express unveils bold new visual identity
Refreshed, reimagined, and ready to disrupt the salad category Fresh Express, the brand leader in value-added salads, unveiled its refreshed brand identity, signalling a new era for the category leader. With a modernised logo, thoughtfully redesigned packaging, and a strategic vision rooted in fresh quality, taste, and health, Fresh Express[Read More…]
General Omi Beef opens first overseas franchise in Singapore
The company plans to continue its overseas expansion, with Singapore as a key strategic hub for the Southeast Asian market General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd., a company renowned for its premium Omi beef from Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has officially opened its first overseas franchise restaurant in Singapore. The restaurant,[Read More…]
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 billion in 2024, marking another milestone for the sector. According to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi[Read More…]
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 measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
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 set off from Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the[Read More…]
