QUT Research Highlights Major Growth Opportunity in Australia’s Upcycled Food Sector

Upcycled foods are made by transforming surplus or byproduct ingredients, such as excess produce or manufacturing residues, into new, high-value food products QUT researchers have found Australia is well-positioned to build a competitive upcycled food sector, turning surplus and byproducts ...

Airbus and JDE Peet’s Team Up for Worldwide Coffee Plantation Mapping Powered by Satellite Imagery

The Coffee Canopy Partnership brings together world’s main coffee traders Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as a technical partner in the Coffee Canopy Partnership. This groundbreaking initiative, led by JDE Peet’s, one of the global leading coffee companies (owning brands like L’...

Mars and ofi Collaborate to Accelerate Net Zero Cocoa in Ecuador

Partnering for more than 15 years of joint sustainable cocoa sourcing globally and a decade jointly in Ecuador Mars, Incorporated and Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, announced a five-year strategic collaboration (2025-2...

Saudi Arabia Expands High-Value Saffron Farming in AlUla

The project is supported by an integrated framework that includes technical guidance, advisory services, farmer training, and ongoing field monitoring AlUla Governorate in Saudi Arabia is witnessing a steady expansion in saffron cultivation trials, as part of broader efforts to diversify agricul...

From Fish and Chips to Butter Chicken: How India and UK are Rediscovering Each other’s Food Cultures

A quiet but telling shift is underway in global food curiosity—and it is playing out not in restaurants, but in search bars New research by Cargo Force reveals a sharp rise in online searches for British foods in India, pointing to a growing cultural openness and evolving taste preferences. At...

Lim Traders Unveils Online Platform to Deliver Halal Meats across Singapore

The launch of The Halal Meat Specialist represents a key milestone in Lim Traders' growth Lim Traders Pte Ltd, a long-established meat importer, processor and distributor in Singapore, has launched its new direct-to-consumer platform, The Halal Meat Specialist, marking a strategic expansio...

Reimagining Food Systems with Farmer-Led Innovation

Harmeet Sehra, CSR Head at Vedanta Aluminium As companies increasingly align business growth with social and environmental impact, community-led models are emerging as powerful drivers of sustainable development. In India’s evolving agri-food landscape, initiatives that combine livelihood ge...

Beyond Burger and Beyond Steak Become 1st Plant-Based Meat Products to Qualify as Climate Solutions

The production and consumption of a climate solution align with the global 1.5°C ambition Beyond Meat, otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, announced that its Beyond Burger IV (Beyond Burger) and Beyond Steak are the first plant-based meat products to qualify as climate solution...

Balancing Growth and Resilience in the $200 Billion Global Coffee Industry

El Mamoun Amrouk, Senior Economist and Team Leader in the Markets and Trade Division at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) As global demand for coffee continues to rise, fuelled by evolving consumer preferences and expanding premium segments, the sustainability and...

Amcor Launches Lightweight UniPak for Dairy with Lower Carbon Footprint

The new lightweight round container is made entirely from polypropylene Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is launching an enhanced version of its top-selling UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, reducing material usage while maintainin...

FSANZ Approves New Caffeine Rules to Strengthen Consumer Safety and Labelling

The amendments to the Food Standards Code aim to curb the proliferation of highly caffeinated products in the general food supply while improving transparency for consumers The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board has approved Proposal P1056 Caffeine Review, introducing updated reg...

FAO Chief Economist Warns of Severe Global Food Security Risks from Disruption to Strait of Hormuz Trade Corridor

The Chief Economist pointed out that the disruptions are already translating into higher costs for farmers worldwide The Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Máximo Torero, warned that the ongoing disruption to the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor...

Coca‑Cola System Aims to Strengthen Water Security in Tanzania

The initiative represents a nearly $25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries by 2030 The Coca‑Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaa...

Australia Eyes Collagen Self-Sufficiency with Sustainable Bioproduct Innovation

Colin Barrow, Chair in Biotechnology at Deakin University, and Murray de Jong, CEO of Bellarine Foods As global demand accelerates for high-quality collagen and protein ingredients driven by the rapid growth of sports nutrition, functional foods, and beauty-from-within segments, the spotlight is...

JBS Bets Big on Oman to Build Middle East Multiprotein Hub

The new entity will consolidate production assets spanning beef, poultry, and lamb, positioning Oman as a regional hub for high-quality halal protein production Global food giant JBS is making a decisive push into the Middle East, formalising a $150 million investment to establish a multiprotein...

ADB Surpasses $14 Billion Food Security Commitment, Expands Food System Support

ADB will provide $26 billion in additional food security financing from 2026 to 2030 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has surpassed its $14 billion commitment to strengthen food security in Asia and the Pacific during 2022–2025, while advancing a broader agenda to transform the region’s food...

Domino Launches Cx150i Direct‑to‑Box Printer with Oil-Based Ink for Accessible, Sustainable Coding

The Cx150i is aimed at secondary packaging in food, beverage, and general manufacturing businesses Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), a global expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, announces the Domino Cx150i for coding onto porous boxes. A compact, high‑resolution dir...

FAO Welcomes UN Resolution Instituting International Coffee Day

October 1 annual observance to raise awareness about coffee’s socio-economic importance and contribution to food security The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaiming October 1 as Internati...

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