AGWA is set to become a global hub for novel food and ingredients, as well as technologies to increase access to and the utilisation of water resources Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the[Read More…]
Sustainability
Investing in sustainable and resilient agrifood systems required for APAC: ADB
Identifying rural development and food security as an operational priority under ADB’s Strategy 2030 was appropriate given the needs of its developing member countries The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to prioritise building resilient and sustainable agrifood systems to achieve its objective of becoming a major contributor towards food security[Read More…]
Relais & Châteaux launches #SOSforBiodiversity to save ocean species
To remove all overexploited species of seafood from Relais & Châteaux menus, starting with eel, and to prioritise sustainable species Committed to the preservation of marine resources since 2009 alongside Ethic Ocean, the Relais & Châteaux Association has once again joined forces with the NGO by launching a new awareness[Read More…]
ADAFSA decides on food and fodder sampling for control and inspection
This will regulate sampling procedures for controlling and inspecting food and fodder throughout the food chain and at all stages of the food and fodder trade in the Emirates The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has decided on food and fodder sampling for control and[Read More…]
Food security law takes effect in China
Food security is a top national priority for China due to the uncertain situation in the world’s food market, complex geopolitical conditions, and the risk of climate change China’s food security law began taking effect in the last week ensuring the supply of grain and related products. The law, adopted[Read More…]
Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks Indonesia announce a joint donation to Gaza
This donation builds on the $3 million contribution made by The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks to World Central Kitchen earlier this year The Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks licensee partner PT Sari Coffee Indonesia announced a joint donation of IDR 5 billion ($314,000) to World Central Kitchen to enable the nonprofit to[Read More…]
World Central Kitchen supplies 50Mn meals in Gaza
The organisation has established three field kitchens, built a network of more than 70 community kitchens, opened a maritime aid corridor, and participated in airdrops In the nearly eight months since World Central Kitchen served its first plates of food in Gaza, teams have provided more than 50 million meals[Read More…]
Thailand’s Central Food Group partners with Smartway to reduce food waste
Based on artificial intelligence, Smartway’s solutions empower store teams to identify products nearing their expiration date In Thailand, 64 per cent of waste is comprised of food waste, with Thais wasting 254 kg of food per capita per year. Central Food Group, Thailand’s largest supermarket chain, is deeply committed to addressing this issue.[Read More…]
Yindii unites 200,000 Hongkongers to fight against food waste
Over 20 million HKD worth of food has already been saved instead of ending up in the bin, resulting in an offset of over 500,000kg of CO2 emissions Yindii, a leading app in Asia dedicated to fighting food waste, announced that over 200,000 people in Hong Kong have joined its mission to promote sustainability by rescuing[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
