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…]
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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…]
UAE’s Greeneration presents edible flowers, leaves, microgreens
Greeneration offers over 70 varieties of microgreens, leaves, rare crops, and edible flowers which are grown using advanced hydroponic technology Greeneration, a modern vertical farm in Dubai, has added new locally grown premium customisable edible flowers, leaves, microgreens, and rare products to its supplies. This will provide the HoReCa industry[Read More…]
Bumblebee Food partners with farms in Dubai
This partnership supports the development of the agriculture sector and enhances the sustainability of crops Bumblebee Food, a leading provider of ready-made meal plans for babies and toddlers, has partnered with different farms in Dubai to align with the goals to meet the vision. The vision for Dubai Farms is[Read More…]
Production of traditional yoghurts in Saudi preserves heritage and boosts income
Some families have also turned it into an additional source of income by producing jameed and khathir for their households In Saudi Arabia, the production of jameed and khathir, two traditional dairy products made from fermented and dried yoghurt and sour yoghurt, respectively, has been a long-standing industry practised for[Read More…]
Saudi launches first urban farm inside stores, markets to improve food quality
The urban farm is the beginning of a series of similar projects, which aims to reach about 600 to 1,000 farms in the retail system in all markets of the Kingdom in the next five years Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) launched the first urban vertical[Read More…]
