A new lab testing-based verification allows additive-free Nosotros Tequila to join the movement for industry transparency A long-time supporter of transparency in addition to sustainable industry practices, premium agave spirits brands Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal is officially joining the Additive Free Alliance. With the recent announcement from Tequila Matchmaker founder Grover[Read More…]
Sustainability
Saudi Arabia’s date production rise by 124%
This success in date production highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing self-sufficiency in the sector The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced that Saudi Arabia has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 124 per cent in date production, surpassing 1.6 million tonnes annually. This achievement is attributed to the expansion of[Read More…]
Global Food Policy Report urges transformative action for healthy diets
The report highlights a slowdown in progress on reducing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries while observing a rapid rise in overweight and obesity rates The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched the 2024 Global Food Policy Report: Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition at a South[Read More…]
CH4 Global signs first offtake agreement to export reduced-methane beef
CH4 Global will significantly increase the supply of Methane Tamer to CirPro and its feedlot partners, HB Rural and Mort & Co CH4 Global Inc., a climate tech company on a mission to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, announced the signing of its first offtake agreement to export reduced-methane[Read More…]
New alliance to create test standards for environmental scoring of food
The International Alliance for Food Impact Data provides a unique opportunity to address the lack of standards and coordination between stakeholders at an EU and international level EIT Food is launching a new Alliance to develop and test standards for the environmental impact data of food. This Alliance will be[Read More…]
Australia releases One Grape & Wine Sector plan
The Plan provides the framework for collaboration and coordination among all sector players to achieve the ambitious goals outlined in Vision 2050 Australian Grape & Wine and Wine Australia have launched the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan at the Wine Industry Update 2024 in Adelaide. Developed to support the sector’s recovery from[Read More…]
Yindii expands in Singapore to fight food waste
The innovative apps open a third market partnering with major food brands like PAUL, Delifrance, Saladstop and The Providore Yindii, the largest Surplus Food Marketplace in Southeast Asia, announces its expansion to Singapore to tackle food waste in the lion-city. Following successful launches in Thailand and Hong Kong, and reaching a milestone of collectively saving over[Read More…]
Australia’s Asahi Beverages partners with The Smith Family to giveback
The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, launches The Big Giveback 2024 The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, announces the return of The Big Giveback to raise vital funds to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage More than a quarter of Australian families[Read More…]
Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels partners for food security
The new partnership comes at a pivotal time, as conflict, climate change and poverty mean the world is not on track to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030 Action Against Hunger, a global leader in promoting food security announced a new multi-year partnership to[Read More…]
Natural Ventures announces close of $100Mn fund to address food and water security
Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund with offices in the UAE and the Netherlands, completed the first close to focus on global food and water security Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund that addresses global food and water security announced the first close of its inaugural fund. Natural Ventures[Read More…]
