The Food Elite Programme is a breakthrough for government recognition in the food sector Dubai Municipality has received over 400 applications for its pioneering Food Elite Programme. This recognition programme is the first government-led initiative to honour food establishments for their innovative approaches to sustainability and social responsibility. Unlike traditional[Read More…]
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ADAFSA launches survey of food consumption patterns in Abu Dhabi
The survey aims to collect current and accurate data on individual food consumption rates across different regions in the Emirate, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has initiated a thorough field survey to assess food consumption rates and[Read More…]
Ne’ma and JICE collaborate on food loss and waste reduction
This collaboration supports ne’ma’s goal of cutting food loss and waste by 50 per cent by 2030 The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (ne’ma) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration on reducing food loss and waste. The[Read More…]
EdgeNext and National Pulse form strategic partnership
This collaboration aims to enhance both companies’ capabilities by sharing resources, technology, and expertise, while also exploring new market opportunities in the Middle East and beyond EdgeNext, a global cloud service provider announced a strategic partnership with National Pulse at Gitex 2024. National Pulse partners with companies that provide innovative technologies to[Read More…]
Arla Foods bids for food and beverage company in Egypt
Arla Foods has a long-standing and strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa, which is the company’s largest commercial area outside of Europe Arla Foods has made a non-binding offer for the majority of the shares in the Arabian Food Industries Company (Domty), a listed company with approx.[Read More…]
UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security
This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently organised an interactive workshop in Dubai. A key highlight of the[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s fish farm production up by 56.4%
Popular species in Saudi Arabia include Nile tilapia, sea bass, dentex, and shrimp The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reported a major achievement in Saudi Arabia’s fish farming industry, with saltwater and inland fish farming production rising by 56.4 per cent since 2021, reaching a record 140,000 tonnes[Read More…]
Qatar’s Baladna signs agreement with Algerian National Investment Fund
The agreement paves the way for establishing an integrated dairy and milk powder production project in southern Algeria In a key development aimed at bolstering collaboration between Qatar and Algeria in agriculture and industry, Baladna Trading and Investment W.L.L., a subsidiary of Baladna Q.P.S.C., has entered into a shareholder agreement[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia achieves record high poultry meat production
The Kingdom’s commitment to self-sufficiency in poultry meat is evident in its ongoing efforts to expand the sector through strategic investments Saudi Arabia achieved a significant milestone in poultry meat production during the first half of 2024. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced that the Kingdom recorded a[Read More…]
Oman’s Mazoon Dairy receives FSSC 22000 V6 certification
The FSSC 22000 V6 certification is a globally recognised food safety management system issued by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification Mazoon Dairy, Oman’s top dairy producer, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious FSSC 22000 V6 certification, a globally recognised food safety standard. This accomplishment signifies a[Read More…]
