March 1, 2024 | Company News

Thermo Fisher Scientific to inaugurate new office in Indonesia

Company to support advancements in the country’s science and technology sector, with a focus on progressing healthcare, environmental solutions, and food safety Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving…

February 28, 2024 | Beverages

Tetra Pak, Al Rabie and Alssad join forces to address food security in Iraq

This strategic partnership is geared towards meeting the escalating demands for food and beverages within Iraq’s growing population Tetra Pak, Al Rabie and Alssad joined forces at Gulfood 2024 to…

February 28, 2024 | Academic

Common plants could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find

The researchers found that the Carolina strain of Azolla is more digestible and nutritious for humans than Azolla varieties that grow in the wild and also are cultivated in Asia…

February 28, 2024 | Europe

European Parliament endorses new packaging regulation to reduce plastic waste

To mitigate food waste, the ENVI committee’s resolution includes a ban on ultra-light plastic bags under 15 microns, except where necessary for hygiene or as primary packaging for loose foods…

February 28, 2024 | Australia

Australia’s SECOS Group secures $40 Mn to establish CRC

The unprecedented CRC will bring together leaders from international food brands, relevant peak bodies, international and national NGOs, Australian councils, environmental regulators (ie EPA) and others, with a target to…

February 27, 2024 | North America

Califia Farms converts all North American bottles to 100% recycled plastic

Major packaging changes across the U.S. and Canada will help reduce the brand’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 19 per cent and cut energy use in half Califia Farms®, a leading, premium, plant-based…

February 27, 2024 | Academic

German scientists discover new type of apple juice improves heart health

They used a novel squeezing method called a spiral filter press to maximize the polyphenols in apple juice Scientists at Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany have discovered a new type…

February 26, 2024 | Nutrition

Sustained interventions boost aquaculture and nutrition security in Myanmar

The study founds significantly higher dietary diversity – a reflection of improved food security – in those producers who adopted BMPs and received nutrition-related training Sustained interventions to promote best…

February 26, 2024 | Europe

ADB, Credo sign deal to promote food security in Georgia

ADB’s financing will provide long-term local currency funding to support Credo The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Credo Bank have signed a loan of 65 million lari ($25 million). The…

February 26, 2024 | Australia

AFCCC prioritising reduction of food waste remains important concern

This included the development of new Cold Food Codes and establishing more formal relationships or alliances with all industry bodies which can contribute towards the development of codes of practice,…