The applicants argue that this sharp increase has caused substantial harm to China’s domestic beef industry, claiming a direct causal link between the import surge and the industry’s struggles China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated a safeguard investigation into imported beef, following an application from the China Animal Agriculture[Read More…]
Supply chain
ReposiTrak adds 50 new dairy and dairy-alternative suppliers to queue
Ahead of regulatory deadlines, 50 dairy and dairy-alternative companies are queued to join ReposiTrak for its innovative, hardware-free traceability solutions ReposiTrak, the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, is preparing to welcome 50 new dairy and dairy-alternative suppliers[Read More…]
Vietnam’s seafood exports hit $10Bn
Shrimp and pangasius contributed 60 per cent of the total revenue, with shrimp exports rising 16.7 per cent to $4 billion and pangasius growing 8.9 per cent to $2 billion compared to 2023 Vietnam’s Seafood exports hit $10 billion in 2024, bolstered by shrimp and pangasius, despite challenges in markets,[Read More…]
Food delivery logistics market booms
This market is rapidly expanding due to increased consumer demand for convenience, the rise of e-commerce platforms, and advancements in cold chain logistics The Global Market for Food Delivery Logistics was valued at $38530 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach $104520 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR[Read More…]
JAS Worldwide signs SPA with International Airfreight Associates B.V.
This acquisition aligns with our strategic goals and enhances our ability to provide comprehensive logistics solutions JAS Worldwide, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, and International Airfreight Associates (IAA) B.V., a prominent provider of comprehensive Air and Ocean freight services headquartered in the Netherlands, are proud to announce[Read More…]
China’s Keeta Drone obtains commercial license from Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
These routes enable fast and efficient delivery of food, medicine, and other essential goods Keeta Drone, a subsidiary of China’s tech and retail giant Meituan, has become the first company in the UAE to secure a commercial license for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries. Granted by the[Read More…]
Swisslog to build new automated frozen food warehouse for Gias Srl
This strategic investment marks a significant step in Gias’ automation journey, with the company’s vision for sustained growth Gias Srl, a leading Italian company in the frozen food industry, has partnered with Swisslog to construct an advanced automated warehouse for frozen, semi-finished and finished products. Specialising in frozen vegetables, Gias[Read More…]
HunterLab unveils next-gen ColorFlex L2 Spectrophotometer
This cutting-edge device is set to redefine colour accuracy and user experience in quality control processes across a variety of industries HunterLab, a global leader in colour measurement technology for over 70 years, announces the launch of the ColorFlex L2 Spectrophotometer/Colorimeter. This cutting-edge device is set to redefine colour accuracy[Read More…]
Japan’s TOPPAN acquires Sonoco food packaging business
This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco’s TFP business Japan’s TOPPAN Holdings has agreed with Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion[Read More…]
EU adopts sustainable packaging regulations to reduce waste
The regulation addresses the entire lifecycle of packaging The European Council has officially adopted new regulations concerning packaging and packaging waste. These regulations aim to significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by establishing binding reuse targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging, and requiring economic operators to minimise the[Read More…]