Wine exports from South Australia to all markets exceeded $1.7 billion, marking a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year South Australian exporters sold $558 million worth of wine to China in the 12 months leading up to October, with over 99 per cent of those sales occurring[Read More…]
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Vietnam’s e-commerce platform Kamereo secures $7.8Mn funding
The funds will be allocated to expanding operations in multiple cities across Vietnam KAMEREO INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. operates a B2B food supply e-commerce platform in Vietnam and has successfully raised $7.8 million in its Series B funding round. The funding came from notable investors, including Sumitomo Corporation, Inspire Co., Ltd.,[Read More…]
Coca-Cola doubles down on single-use plastic in wake of stalled plastic treaty negotiations
The company is now aiming to increase the utilisation of recycled plastic to between 30 per cent and 35 per cent globally by 2035 The Coca-Cola Company, a prominent member of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, recently announced a shift in its sustainability goals regarding packaging and[Read More…]
Taiwan resumes fresh pork exports to Singapore after 15 years
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced it had lifted restrictions on frozen pork and pork products from Taiwan and approved the export of chilled varieties After a 15-year absence, Taiwan’s fresh pork has re-entered the Singapore market due to advancements in swine disease control, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture[Read More…]
Econo-Pak announces co-packing facility expansion
This investment reflects Econo Pak’s ongoing commitment to providing clients with flexible, scalable solutions in the rapidly evolving food packaging industry Econo-Pak, a leading contract food packaging and manufacturing company announced a transformative expansion of its Milford, Pennsylvania facility. The project includes a 125,000-square-foot addition to the existing 200,000-square-foot facility, representing a[Read More…]
Australia’s red meat exports set for record high in 2024–25
This achievement is closely tied to the improved trade relationship with China, following the removal of suspensions on Australian meat processing establishments, which has significantly boosted exports to the region Australia’s red meat exports are projected to reach record levels in 2024–25, according to the latest data from the Australian[Read More…]
GURU Organic announces transition from distribution agreement with PepsiCo Canada
The termination occurred to the terms outlined in the agreement with PepsiCo Canada signed in June 2021 GURU Organic Energy Corp. Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand announced that its distribution agreement with The Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada), ULC, a subsidiary of PepsiCo (PepsiCo Canada), will conclude on May 22,[Read More…]
Westfalia Fruit introduces laser etching on mangoes in Netherlands
The laser project was a collaboration between Westfalia’s capabilities in The Netherlands and Germany to ensure the fruit’s quality and shelf life were preserved Westfalia Fruit announces the launch of laser etching on mangoes. Driven by its Netherlands-based operations, this initiative eliminates the need for individual plastic PLU stickers. After[Read More…]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces £42.3Mn investment in Wakefield
This funding aims to improve the site’s storage capabilities by constructing a new Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola, has announced plans for a £42.3 million investment in its manufacturing facility in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This funding aims to[Read More…]
China’s shrimp imports drop by 13% in October
All other top 10 suppliers are trailing year over year, except for Venezuela, which is ahead by 29 per cent and has moved up to 10th place, surpassing countries like Myanmar and Iran In October 2024, China saw a 13 per cent decrease in shrimp imports compared to the same[Read More…]
