Doubling site capacity to support FMCG, retail, and QSR business growth Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and value-added services, today announced the groundbreaking of its $34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Christchurch. This expansion will more than double the site’s capacity, enhancing Americold’s ability to meet growing demand across the[Read More…]
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Ireland secures access to Thai market for beef exports
The access agreement includes all edible parts of beef, both bone-in and boneless cuts, in fresh and frozen forms, although beef offal is not included In a significant development for Ireland’s agriculture sector, the Thai market has officially opened to Irish beef exports. This milestone was announced today by Martin[Read More…]
Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from South Africa
This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU) members South Africa’s Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer said, “This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African[Read More…]
Global food sector unites to transform gender balance with Charter launch
The Food Business Charter, developed by Meat Business Women in collaboration with founding signatories from 20 leading businesses across food manufacturing, retail and foodservice supply chain Industry leaders gathered at the House of Lords to launch the Food Business Charter with the ambition to reach 40 per cent female representation[Read More…]
Study says women play vital role in fisheries
Despite their crucial contributions, women face numerous challenges, such as limited access to preservation technologies, credit, and decision-making Women form nearly half of the workforce in fisheries and aquaculture, with their involvement reaching up to 90 per cent in post-harvest activities like processing and trading in developing countries. Despite their[Read More…]
Thai dried fruits gain popularity in China
Between January and October 2024, China imported more dried fruits from Thailand than from any other country, with imports valued at $125.64 million The demand for Thai dried and preserved fruits is increasing in China, creating new opportunities for export expansion and market penetration. Thai dried fruit products due to[Read More…]
Thai mango exports up by 45%
South Korea has now surpassed Malaysia as the top importer, accounting for 62.2 per cent of the exports Thailand’s mango exports have surged significantly, driven by the global popularity of “Mango Sticky Rice.” In 2024, fresh mango exports from Thailand grew by 45.68 per cent, reaching a total value of[Read More…]
Mondi and UN World Food Programme strengthen partnership to reduce food loss
Priorities for 2024-2027 focus on protecting WFP’s food aid packages in challenging conditions, using more sustainable packaging materials, and minimising waste Mondi Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper announced a three-year extension to its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation[Read More…]
Singapore to implement beverage container return scheme from April 2026
Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres In a major step towards sustainability, Singapore will roll out its Beverage Container Return Scheme from April 1, 2026, aiming to increase recycling rates[Read More…]
Italian food exports to UAE up by 6% in 2024
Italian companies are preparing to introduce new organic and health-focused products to align with evolving consumer trends in the region Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, announced that Italy is preparing to boost its food exports to the UAE in 2025, with a target of exceeding 10 per[Read More…]
