This demand is spurring seafood producers to adopt cutting-edge blockchain technology that enables full traceability from ocean to outlet According to new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 89 per cent of global consumers seek more information about how their seafood is produced. Transparency has emerged as a defining[Read More…]
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Nigeria releases first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties
These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
PepsiCo-Yara partnership expands to Latin America
Yara will supply PepsiCo with products and services in Latin America, benefiting potato farmers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina Mexico, PepsiCo and Yara have announced a long-term partnership for the supply of crop nutrition programs in Latin America to help decarbonise the food value chain, demonstrating Yara’s ability to[Read More…]
ADB, Ulaanbaatar Flour partner to support wheat supply chain in Mongolia
The project will facilitate consistent wheat procurement and provide a stable buyer for 250 wheat farming enterprises, including smallholder and women-led farms The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ulaanbaatar Flour Limited Liability Company (UBF) signed a 3-year $10 million loan to support local wheat procurement to meet the increasing demand[Read More…]
Corbion joins Sustainable Shrimp Partnership as associate member
This collaboration marks a significant step in Corbion’s ongoing commitment to supporting environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture practices Corbion, the sustainable ingredients company that champions preservation through the application of science, announced its new role as an associate member of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP). This collaboration marks a significant[Read More…]
Thai Union receives $150 Mn Blue Loan from ADB
Through the Blue Loan, Thai Union will expand sourcing of sustainable shrimp, shrimp certified under schemes recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Thai Union Group PCL, the world’s seafood leader, has secured a landmark $150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a first for the[Read More…]
Kawasaki develops sustainable aquaculture system aimed at strengthening food security
These advantages should enable fish farmers to provide safe and secure marine food to consumers Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced that it is developing a sustainable aquaculture system that contributes to improving food security in Japan. Capitalising on Kawasaki’s technologies for filtering, sterilising, and other water treatments used for industrial[Read More…]
Tanoto Foundation and Gates Foundation to advance health and nutrition in Asia
This partnership is a significant step toward unlocking new possibilities for systems change in Asia Tanoto Foundation and Gates Foundation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative efforts aimed at unlocking human potential and helping communities thrive across Asia. The MoU brings together the two[Read More…]
Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand
Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based speciality materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) for its Sulpack product range. Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment[Read More…]
ADB support for food security to reach $40 Bn by 2030
The assistance will fund a comprehensive program spanning the entire food production process—from farming and processing to distribution and consumption The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to expand its support to long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by $26 billion, bringing its total funding for[Read More…]
