The export value of Korean gim surged by 25.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching a record high of $997 million in 2024 South Korea’s dried seaweed exports have experienced remarkable growth, driven by the popularity of Korean kimchi and ramyeon noodles. Dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean, has become a significant[Read More…]
Sustainability
JBS and partners donate 3Mn tags to improve livestock traceability in Brazil
These initiatives aim to scale up a groundbreaking project led by the State of Pará with the potential to revolutionize livestock management in Brazil JBS, in partnership with key stakeholders, has announced the donation of 3 million livestock tags to enhance cattle traceability in Pará, Brazil. Additionally, the company launched a program[Read More…]
South Korea aims for $14Bn in K-Food Plus exports by 2025
The Ministry introduced the K-Food Plus Export Innovation Strategy to position K-Food Plus as a global strategic export industry The popularity of K-dramas is contributing to a growing interest in Korean cuisine worldwide. In response to the surge in K-food exports, South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs[Read More…]
Madinah date production up by 31% in 2024
This remarkable growth not only demonstrated the agricultural advancements in the region but also significantly contributed to greater self-sufficiency and reinforced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s food security strategies The Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture reported that date production in 2024 exceeded 343,000 tonnes, marking[Read More…]
New research boosts lettuce nutrients without reducing shelf life
One study demonstrated that exposure to UV-A and blue light temporarily increases the concentrations of total phenolics and anthocyanins in red-leaf lettuce New research from Michigan State University highlights the transformative potential of advanced lighting techniques for indoor lettuce cultivation. It reveals methods to improve both yield and nutritional quality[Read More…]
ALDI Australia joins Australian Food Pact to help combat food waste
The partnership with End Food Waste Australia will support ALDI in solidifying its position as a collaborative partner in food waste reduction not just in stores ALDI Australia becomes a proud signatory to the Australian Food Pact as part of its mission to zero in on food waste ALDI Australia[Read More…]
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority reports on advancements in food strategy
The plan aims to strengthen food safety measures to protect public health, foster the growth of Egypt’s food and agriculture production sectors Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly recently met with Dr Tarek El-Houby, Head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), to assess the progress of the Authority’s strategic[Read More…]
Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review
These findings are of key importance, as they demonstrate that chicory root fibre inulin and oligofructose are effective A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Reimer et al[i], demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake promotes a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, waist[Read More…]
UK government announces £15Mn fund to address food waste
Around 330,000 tonnes of edible food is wasted or fed to animals each year before leaving farms Thousands of tonnes of food, including popular festive items like brussels sprouts and potatoes, will be delivered to those in need, thanks to a new £15 million government fund aimed at reducing food[Read More…]
Coffee cultivation reemerges as economic activity in Saudi
These initiatives align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 The ancient profession of coffee cultivation in the Rijal Almaa Governorate has reemerged as a significant economic activity in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. This revival has drawn the attention of local farmers, who have revitalised historic farms known[Read More…]
