The program has set an ambitious target of producing 7,500 tonnes of honey each year by 2026 The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program “Reef Saudi” has made a significant investment in the honey sector of Saudi Arabia. Since 2020, the program has allocated SAR140 million in support, which has benefited[Read More…]
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Bare Food Global lunches Meatless Mondays in schools in UAE
The Meatless Mondays initiative also includes educational components such as guest speakers, nutritional lessons, and discussions on sustainability, further engaging students in the importance of mindful eating Bare Food Global, a pioneer in promoting health and environmental stewardship, is introducing the Meatless Mondays initiative in 20 schools across the UAE, seven of[Read More…]
Saudi UNESCO initiates International Food Atlas
The initiative’s primary goal is to preserve and document cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable transmission across generations The Culinary Arts Commission convened a virtual meeting to discuss the Saudi UNESCO-endorsed International Food Atlas and Digital Platform for Preserving, Promoting, and Transmitting Foodways to Tomorrow’s Generations. The initiative’s primary goal[Read More…]
Qatar’s Baladna to establish powdered milk plant in Algeria
The Qatari agricultural company plans to inaugurate a farm that extends over 100,000 hectares and produces 200,000 tonnes of powdered milk annually Qatari food company Baldana is signing an agreement with the Algerian government to establish a farm to produce powdered milk in the North African country, a source familiar[Read More…]
Mumtalakat launches Bahrain Food Holding Company
Bahrain Food Holding Company aims to prioritise its investment efforts in sectors including agri-food technology, sustainable agriculture, and food services Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the launch of Bahrain Food Holding Company BFHC to accelerate growth and innovation that will[Read More…]
Alghanim Industries collaborates with Saudi Coffee to promote Saudi’s coffee heritage
This collaboration highlights the Saudi Coffee Company’s speciality coffee brand, Jazean, and is aimed at promoting Saudi Arabia’s distinguished coffee culture on a global scale Alghanim Industries has forged a strategic partnership with the Saudi Coffee Company, which is owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. This collaboration highlights the Saudi[Read More…]
AlUla date palm production exceeds 90,000 tonnes annually
This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and dominance in the international date trade arena This year has seen a significant increase in date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate, resulting in an annual production of over 90,000 tonnes. With more than 2 million date palm trees, the region has become[Read More…]
Saudi Govt raises awareness of food consumption in Ramadan to reduce waste
According to the ministry’s statistics, rice is the most wasted food at a rate of 34, followed by flour and bread at 30 per cent Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has called for improvements in food consumption systems and reductions in food waste rates to enhance sustainability[Read More…]
From Saudi, Qatar to China and Australia countries ring in new codes for food safety
These standards not only guide the development of laws and regulations but also inform various measures aimed at upholding the highest quality standards and ensuring the safety of food for consumption Food standards are vital for ensuring the safety and quality of the food supply chain from production to consumption.[Read More…]
Saudi Food and Drug Authority releases guidelines for balanced eating in Ramadan
To promote overall health, the authority suggests limiting the intake of fats, while recommending small quantities of unsaturated oils The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has recently released guidelines to promote healthy and balanced eating habits during Ramadan. These recommendations emphasise the importance of including whole grains such as[Read More…]
