December 7, 2023 | Company News

EG Group to sell KFC franchise restaurants in UK and Ireland

The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024, with proceeds to be used to repay debt EG Group announces that it has entered into a…

December 7, 2023 | Australia

Australia releases report for inquiry into food security

The Committee has made 35 recommendations to address food security in Australia The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for its inquiry into food security in Australia. The inquiry examined ways…

December 6, 2023 | Company News

Israel’s EFISHient Protein unveils first prototype of tilapia fish fillet for commercial production

This achievement represents a significant step forward in the company’s ability to produce a diverse range of sustainable white fish species Israel-based EFISHient Protein, a pioneering B2B food-tech company leading…

December 6, 2023 | Company News

Smithfield Foods to end grower contracts in Utah

Utah measures latest action to address sustained hog market downturn Smithfield Foods will end contracts with 26 hog farms in Utah to optimize its supply chain for more efficient operations in the…

December 5, 2023 | Food

EcoBalance, KazBeef and rTek launch climate smart beef pilot program

The 10-year pilot project is expected to demonstrate the world’s first carbon-inset beef supply chain EcoBalance Global, a US-based leader in carbon storage projects, Kazbeef, a subsidiary of Yerkin Tatishev’s…

December 4, 2023 | Food

SFA and ICA seize illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia

About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized…

December 4, 2023 | Finance

Gates Foundation announces partnership with UAE to accelerate action to strengthen food systems

Together, they made new commitments totalling $200 million in response to immediate and long-term threats to food security and nutrition caused by climate change The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined the United…

December 4, 2023 | Food

AIIB-FAO partnership to boost agrifood systems

The two organisations will specifically collaborate on helping countries meet the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Food and Agriculture…

December 1, 2023 | Company News

Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation announces peanut sprout growing facility in Taiwan

This innovative facility operates with minimal energy, using only water for cultivation Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation (USC) pioneers Sustainable Peanut Sprout Cultivation with a Groundbreaking Facility in Taiwan. USC announced the opening…

December 1, 2023 | Company News

California Pizza Kitchen announces franchise opening in Philippines

This development marks CPK’s 24th international location, further expanding the brand’s global footprint California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of its latest franchise location in the Philippines.…