The cooperative will achieve 100 per cent cage-free operations in 2025 through GFP’s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program Singapore-based Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, led by Nguyen Huu Tue, one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to spearhead the country’s largest transition[Read More…]
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EDB reveals AED 1.12 billion in financing to cultivate UAE’s food security
EDB’s participation underscores its dedication to empowering agritech businesses and driving sustainable food production in line with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, concluded its successful participation at the third Abu Dhabi[Read More…]
Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan
The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the company’s environmental promise to be resource-positive and commitment to reduce waste by half by 2030. The new straw is made[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…]
dsm-firmenich unveils winners of pioneering grant to advance gut health across Asia-Pacific
The Nutrition Research Grant was established to further nutrition research in the Asia-Pacific region by providing funding support for research conducted in Asia-Pacific dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, will award a total of €250,000 through its inaugural Nutrition Research Grant to five distinguished researchers from the Asia-Pacific region.[Read More…]
Use of AI should be declared on food and beverage labels, say consumers
In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows. In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83 per[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…]
ADB, APU Dairy sign $20 Mn loan to strengthen Mongolia’s dairy sector
The project will boost Mongolia’s dairy supply and strengthen its food security through domestic milk sourcing and domestic processing of dairy products The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and APU Dairy LLC have signed a $20 million (equivalent in Mongolian togrog) loan to support nomadic herders by integrating them into the[Read More…]
Unilever completes £40Mn investment in UK food factory
This investment follows the completion of a second state-of-the-art factory and enhancements in digital capabilities To support the growth of Unilever’s food business in the UK, a £40 million investment has doubled the total output at Unilever’s Burton food factory over the past three years. This investment follows the completion[Read More…]
Silal signs Musataha agreement with KEZAD to launch innovative AgTech projects
To establish two cutting-edge AgTech initiatives in Al Ain Industrial City focused on sustainable farming and local food production Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, has signed a Musataha agreement with KEZAD Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic[Read More…]
