Harnessing AI for future of food science

Jay Gilbert, PhD, Director of Scientific Programs and Product Development at IFT As the food industry faces increasing pressure to innovate quickly, meet changing consumer demands, and address complex sustainability challenges, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has introduced an innovati...

Guilt-free indulgence goes mainstream in Southeast Asia, says Cargill

Cargill’s inaugural 2024 Indulgence Report SEA, its first-ever study tailored specifically to Southeast Asia, reveals a complex consumer psyche In a region where street food heritage meets cutting-edge culinary innovation, indulgence is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Cargillâ€...

Rising inflation pushes alternative fish species into focus, NSC research finds

New research from the Norwegian Seafood Council shows growing interest in alternative whitefish species, showcasing opportunities for species such as saithe According to research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), as many as 47 per cent of consumers cite expense as the reason they choose ...

Thai Union leads blue finance and sustainable aquaculture collaboration to decarbonise shrimp farming

Thai Union called for greater collaboration, innovation, and investment in a high-level dialogue with voices from government, finance, and farming to explore how blue finance Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s leading seafood producers, is scaling its shrimp decarbonization initiative by...

Australia, New Zealand review GM purple tomato

This application marks the sixth GM food assessed through FSANZ’s joint regulatory process with Health Canada Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking public comment on a new application to approve the sale and use of genetically modified (GM) tomato lines, known as the GM Purpl...

Mars invests $5 Mn to future-proof peanut with genomic breakthroughs and global partnerships

Mars, Incorporated, the maker of SNICKERS, M&M’S and one of the world’s top five peanut buyers, has announced a $5 million investment in agricultural science under its newly unveiled Protect the Peanut Plan. This five-year initiative aims to address the mounting pressures threatening global...

ADAFSA releases Abu Dhabi Date Varieties Guide

Featuring 61 date varieties classified by their environmental and geographical traits In conjunction with the launch of the 21st Liwa Date Festival 2025, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) released the Abu Dhabi Date Varieties Guide, a comprehensive reference for the mo...

BENEO joins forces in sustainable rice farming project in Vietnam

As part of the project collaboration, BENEO is responsible for developing the market for SRP-certified rice ingredients, with Rikolto leading the training of Vietnamese farmers BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma, is partnering with international non...

Fresh Food, Fresh Spirits: How Berge Bulk Growing Wellness Onboard

Michael Blanding, Head of Sustainability & Communications at Berge Bulk Berge Bulk, a leading dry bulk ship owner based in Singapore, has successfully harvested over 1.2 metric tonnes of fresh vegetables at sea in 2024 through its hydroponics program implemented across its fleet. Launched in...

Unlocking nature’s super protein: Australian partnership targets scalable human lactoferrin

Siobhan Coster, CEO, Eclipse Ingredients In a groundbreaking development for Australia’s health and biotechnology sectors, Brisbane-based Eclipse Ingredients is partnering with QUT, UQ, and CSIRO to commercialise human lactoferrin using precision fermentation. This collaboration aims to unlock...

Emerging economies to drive animal-source food consumption and production

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: New edition examines market trends over the coming decade, with a focus on mitigating emissions and boosting food security for the world’s poorest Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle...

Inside Bayer’s battle against tomato brown rugose virus

Javier Quintero, Global Lead for Tomato R&D at Bayer's Crop Science division As the global tomato industry faces the challenge of the highly infectious Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), Bayer is leading the charge in developing innovative, long-term solutions to protect crops and ens...

Jordan's honey industry blossoms in 2024 amid production surge and government support

The massive expansion in the colony base appears to be the primary driver behind the industry’s overall volume growth Jordan’s honey industry witnessed a remarkable transformation in 2024, marked by a sharp increase in overall production, government-backed initiatives, and a heightened empha...

John Dory Seafood launches head-to-tail seafood ecosystem in Dubai

John Dory personally selects fish from certified fisheries and farms, importing directly from trusted suppliers across Europe and the Indian Ocean, including the Netherlands, France, Greece, and the Seychelles John Dory Seafood Market is set to make waves in Dubai’s culinary landscape with the...

Greatview completes carbon footprint assessment for core products

This significant milestone underscores Greatview’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and green innovation Greatview, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has completed a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment of over ten of its core products in collaboration with Carbonsto...

Feeding the Future: Unlocking Equity and Adaptation in Asia-Pacific Food Systems

Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Director of Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems, Gates Foundation As the Asia-Pacific region confronts increasing climate pressures, growing gender disparities, and fragmented trade systems, the need to develop food systems that are both adaptive and equitable has never b...

Vietnam’s coconut industry booms but can it sustain momentum?

While the spike is benefiting farmers, it has also triggered concerns over sustainability, raw material security, and long-term market stability issues Vietnam's coconut industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, propelled by rising global demand and expanding export markets. Since 2022, cocon...

What’s in your beer? Carlsberg bets on regenerative farming

Stig Schneider Johnsen, Sr. Sustainability Manager at Carlsberg Denmark As the brewing industry confronts the environmental impact of its raw materials, Carlsberg Denmark is at the forefront of the movement towards a more sustainable future, beginning with the cultivation of ingredients. Leading...

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