The site will support the UAE’s move towards decarbonising food production, replacing 1 per cent of the country’s fresh produce imports Food Tech Valley has signed an agreement at COP28 with ReFarmTM to start construction on a 900,000 sq. ft. game-changing “GigaFarm”. The innovative waste-to-value farm will be capable of recycling[Read More…]
Middle East
UAE launches ‘Ne’ma’ Food Loss and Waste Reduction Roadmap to reduce food waste
The roadmap will serve as a collective effort to reduce food waste by creating new social norms, scaling best practices, and enabling policies across the entire food ecosystem Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment of announced ‘Ne’ma Food Loss and Waste Reduction Roadmap,’ a strong[Read More…]
UNESCO adopts Saudi ‘Atlas’ initiative to preserve food methods
This initiative seeks to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s ‘Atlas’ initiative that aims to preserve food methods, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission developed the[Read More…]
Vitamin B Deficiency affects quality of life of ~ 19% of all diabetics
‘Listen to your patients for early identification of Peripheral Neuropathy’: Health Experts As part of World Diabetes Day 2023, P&G Health brought together renowned health experts at the ‘#KNOWTHESIGNS Scientific Forum’. Hosted out of Jakarta and simulcast to 6 countries, the signature event was attended by >1000 healthcare practitioners from[Read More…]
Saudi-based Tanmiah Food Company’s revenue up by 21% in 9 months
Strategic partnership with MHP SE, with investments surpassing SAR 200 million, and MoU with Vibra Agroindustrial S.A., targeted towards enhancing food security in the country Saudi Arabia-based Tanmiah Food Company, a market-leading provider of fresh and processed poultry and other meat products, animal feed and health products, and a foods[Read More…]
Deliveroo for work survey highlights importance of food at workplace
82 per cent of corporate employers recognise the importance of food in attracting and retaining talent A platform called Deliveroo for Work, which is specifically designed for the corporate sector, has released the results of a survey that highlights the significant role of food in shaping the modern workplace and[Read More…]
Balanda Q.P.S.C signs MoU with Suez Canal Authority for food security
The agreement covers the initial areas of cooperation for dairy production and manufacturing in Egypt Baladna Q.P.S.C. and the Suez Canal Authority have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance collaboration in the area of food security. As per the agreement, the two parties will explore the development of a[Read More…]
ADAFSA launches early warning platform ‘Jahaziya’
Jahaziya caters to risk management, business continuity, occupational health and safety standards, a rapid alert system, and an alternative national service management system The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched a new platform called ‘Jahaziya’. This platform is aimed at managing risks and crises, as well[Read More…]
Cultivated meat can be halal if meets certain criteria: shariah scholars
A first-of-its-kind decision could impact the way billions of people eat meat in the future GOOD Meat, the cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc., announced that a group of leading Islamic scholars has advised the firm that real meat made from cells, without raising and slaughtering[Read More…]
Dutch horticulture and water sectors to address food security in Saudi Arabia
The Dutch horticulture and water sectors are ready to offer smart integrated solutions and are seeking Saudi partners to achieve Saudi Arabia’s food security goals The Dutch water and horticulture sectors are joining forces to effectively address the global challenges that Saudi Arabia is facing in its transition to food[Read More…]
