These initiatives aim to scale up a groundbreaking project led by the State of Pará with the potential to revolutionize livestock management in Brazil JBS, in partnership with key stakeholders, has announced the donation of 3 million livestock tags to enhance cattle traceability in Pará, Brazil. Additionally, the company launched a program[Read More…]
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Food and Beverage Carton Alliance establishes as unified platform
With a vision to expand beyond Europe, FBCA aspires to unite beverage carton manufacturers and their paperboard suppliers in driving sustainable packaging solutions that enhance food security, reduce waste The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organisations announced its launch as[Read More…]
South Korea aims for $14Bn in K-Food Plus exports by 2025
The Ministry introduced the K-Food Plus Export Innovation Strategy to position K-Food Plus as a global strategic export industry The popularity of K-dramas is contributing to a growing interest in Korean cuisine worldwide. In response to the surge in K-food exports, South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs[Read More…]
Madinah date production up by 31% in 2024
This remarkable growth not only demonstrated the agricultural advancements in the region but also significantly contributed to greater self-sufficiency and reinforced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s food security strategies The Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture reported that date production in 2024 exceeded 343,000 tonnes, marking[Read More…]
New research boosts lettuce nutrients without reducing shelf life
One study demonstrated that exposure to UV-A and blue light temporarily increases the concentrations of total phenolics and anthocyanins in red-leaf lettuce New research from Michigan State University highlights the transformative potential of advanced lighting techniques for indoor lettuce cultivation. It reveals methods to improve both yield and nutritional quality[Read More…]
Calbee America launches R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA
New facility to support growing Asian-inspired snack business and flagship harvest snaps brand Calbee America, a snack pioneer for over 70 years, is strengthening its domestic innovation capabilities with the introduction of a new R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA, located at 20237 Masa Street. Planned to help the company grow[Read More…]
ALDI Australia joins Australian Food Pact to help combat food waste
The partnership with End Food Waste Australia will support ALDI in solidifying its position as a collaborative partner in food waste reduction not just in stores ALDI Australia becomes a proud signatory to the Australian Food Pact as part of its mission to zero in on food waste ALDI Australia[Read More…]
UPM Raflatac unveils swatchbooks for wine, spirits and beverage
The swatchbooks include UPM Raflatac’s SmartChoice paper and filmic solutions UPM Raflatac announces the launch of its new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, colour and[Read More…]
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority reports on advancements in food strategy
The plan aims to strengthen food safety measures to protect public health, foster the growth of Egypt’s food and agriculture production sectors Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly recently met with Dr Tarek El-Houby, Head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), to assess the progress of the Authority’s strategic[Read More…]
Cirkla launches fibre MAP trays to reduce plastic waste
MAP trays are widely used for preserving freshness and extending the shelf life of meat and frozen foods Cirkla, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking moulded fibre Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays. As the first and only company globally to offer this innovation,[Read More…]
