The MoU with Tetra Pak to maximise efficiency without compromising on quality or food safety IFFCO Group, as part of its ESG-based strategic plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an MoU with Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company, designed to drive the[Read More…]
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KSrelief distributes 500 food baskets in Somalia
The project is part of the emergency intervention initiative presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) yesterday distributed 500 food baskets in the Federal Republic of Somalia, benefiting 3,000 individuals, as part of the Life-Saving Interventions Project in Food Security in[Read More…]
Japan’s Spread develops long-life cut lettuce through techno fresh method
The techno-fresh processing method uses pesticide-free, pristine lettuce that is grown in a highly hygienic environment Japan-based company Spread has developed the Techno Fresh processing method which allows for an increase in the shelf life of cut lettuce of up to 2 times while preserving freshness, taste, and quality. Spread has also[Read More…]
New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert
Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland west coast due to a[Read More…]
Oraimo introduces Nugget ice maker series
The ice maker boasts an impressive capacity, producing up to 37 pounds (17 kg) of Nugget Ice daily Oraimo has unwrapped a noteworthy addition to its product lineup—a cutting-edge ice maker, Nugget Ice Maker Series OIM-512A, that promises to elevate the home ice experience to new heights. This innovative appliance arrives as[Read More…]
Tetra Pak unveils action-oriented approach towards food systems transformation
Comprehensive plan released following COP28’s first Food, Agriculture and Water Day Tetra Pak is launching an integrated approach to drive the transition to more secure, sustainable and resilient food systems, harnessing the company’s leading role in the food processing and packaging industry to effect urgent change. This builds further on the[Read More…]
Australian fisheries and aquaculture thrive in 2022
In 2021-22, Australians consumed around 350,000 tonnes of seafood in 2021-22, equivalent to 13.8 kilograms per person Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics. David Galeano, Acting ABARES Executive Director said the gross[Read More…]
South Korea launches World’s first online agri products wholesale market
The Online Wholesale Market, functioning as a nationwide platform allowing unrestricted 24/7 transactions, stands as a pivotal endeavour aligned with the Yoon Seok Yeol administration’s national agenda South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have held the opening ceremony for the Online Agricultural Wholesale Market. This market constitutes[Read More…]
Hainan Winter Fair kicks off in Haikou China
The Hainan Winter Fair has been held for 25 consecutive sessions, creating extensive brand influence and industrial appeal The 2023 China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products kicked off in Haikou. As the only tropical agricultural exhibition in China, the Hainan Winter Fair has been held for 25 consecutive[Read More…]
ADB supports Lao’s response to food security challenges
ADB supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in raising $10 million in grant financing from the global agriculture and food security program The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $10 million grant with the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to strengthen responses to food security[Read More…]