AGWA and Believer Meats to collaborate on establishing commercial, production, and research centres in Abu Dhabi AGWA (AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance), Abu Dhabi’s new food and water cluster, and Believer Meats, a global leader in the cultivated meat industry, announced their collaboration to develop capabilities in cultivated meat, including[Read More…]
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SCG International and Tamimi Markets forge strategic alliance to enter Saudi
MOU aims to introduce Premium Thai and Asian flavours to the Saudi Arabian market under the Siam Signature brand SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. (SCG International), a prominent leader in supply chain management and international trading, announces a strategic alliance with Tamimi Markets, a subsidiary of Tamimi Group, one of Saudi[Read More…]
Planted introduces Swiss plant-based meat in UAE
The company seeks collaborations with a variety of food service entities in the UAE Planted, Europe’s fastest-growing alternative protein startup has officially launched in the UAE and Middle East foodservice markets. Consumers can now find its products on the menus of select restaurants across the UAE, with hotel chains soon[Read More…]
UAE to launch AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance cluster
AGWA is set to become a global hub for novel food and ingredients, as well as technologies to increase access to and the utilisation of water resources Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the[Read More…]
ADAFSA decides on food and fodder sampling for control and inspection
This will regulate sampling procedures for controlling and inspecting food and fodder throughout the food chain and at all stages of the food and fodder trade in the Emirates The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has decided on food and fodder sampling for control and[Read More…]
DP World Maalexi partner to boost food security in Gulf
The new partnership will further offer faster delivery time, making it easier and more efficient for businesses in the UAE and the wider region to access essential food supplies DP World has teamed up with Maalexi to offer new efficiencies and access to a wider range of food products at[Read More…]
ICBA research paves the way to fast-tracking quinoa breeding
Research by ICBA has identified genetic markers that are correlated with particular traits in quinoa Quinoa breeders now have the genetic information about the crop which will help them develop high-yielding, early-maturing quinoa varieties which are not bitter in record time. In a study published in Scientific Reports, scientists from[Read More…]
Saudi Companies partner with Alibaba to boost date exports
The visit showcased premium dates and their products from 23 Saudi companies to Chinese food industry companies Numerous Saudi companies have recently visited the headquarters of Alibaba Group in Hangzhou to access the Chinese global marketplace and enhance the promotion of Saudi dates in global markets. The visit, organized by[Read More…]
Silal inaugurates automated packhouse in UAE
The facility represents a significant step in fresh produce packaging technology, underscoring Silal’s commitment to quality, innovation, safety and sustainability Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading Agrifood and technology company, has inaugurated its automated packhouse in Al Ain, spanning 12,000 square metres. The facility represents a significant step in fresh produce packaging technology, underscoring[Read More…]
Saudi’s date exports up by 13% in Q1 2024
The US, a major date importer, saw a 29 per cent increase, while Malaysia experienced a 16 per cent rise in imports of Saudi dates The National Centre for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has reported a significant increase in Saudi Arabia’s date exports in the first quarter of 2024. Compared[Read More…]
