Integrated partnership delivers science and innovation for a food- and nutrition-secure future The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the leader in tropical dryland agrifood system innovation, has joined the One CGIAR integrated partnership, comprising the CGIAR System Organisation and One CGIAR research centers. The expansion of the One[Read More…]
Sustainability
IFC and OCP launch an agri-finance platform for sustainable food systems
The new platform will build and support sustainable food production and distribution systems in Africa IFC and OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate-based fertiliser producer launched an agri-finance platform to mobilise $800 million of blended capital by 2030. The new platform will build and support sustainable food production and distribution[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia’s production of coffee exceeds 800 tons annually
Saudi Arabia currently produces more than 400,000 Arabica coffee trees, yielding over 800 tons annually, from the regions of Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha, with the sector development plan aiming to plant 1.2 million coffee trees by 2026 Saudi Arabia is among the top 10 countries in the world in terms[Read More…]
Thailand eyes leadership in halal products and future foods
This burgeoning industry carries an estimated value of approximately $2 trillion In response to the surging global demand for Halal products and the dynamic landscape of future foods, Thailand is strategically positioning itself as a central figure in these rapidly evolving sectors. The Thai government has identified the food industry[Read More…]
New study shows chicory root fibres selectively increase Bifidobacteria independent of food application
Encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria is important as it supports human health via positive effects on the gut environment A recently published study conducted by researchers from The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences University of Reading (UK), in collaboration with the BENEO-Institute, demonstrates that prebiotic chicory root fibres[Read More…]
IIT Guwahati develops pharmaceutical and food products from tea factory waste
The tea industry’s waste-based value-added products will create new job opportunities, open wind of new start-ups and entrepreneurship opportunities among rural youths Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers have developed innovative technologies for sustainable and efficient utilisation of tea waste from the tea industry. In line with the scope[Read More…]
Tanmiah and MHP SE sign agreement to enhance food security in Saudi Arabia
This partnership is set to significantly boost food security and self-sufficiency in poultry products in Saudi Arabia Tanmiah Food Company announced the signing of the shareholder agreement between its fully owned subsidiary, Desert Hills Veterinary Services Company Limited (DHV) with MHP SE, the leading international food & agrotech group. This partnership[Read More…]
Silpakorn University teams up with CP Foods for STEM-focused graduates
This joint effort aims to offer hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students by enabling them to engage in practical tasks at CP Foods’ operational sites through the ‘Co-Creation Program’ Silpakorn University and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) have inked an academic collaboration agreement to create a curriculum[Read More…]
Nestlé announces $2Mn water savings project in Australia
The new technology will cut Gympie factory’s water use by around 20 per cent, saving 45 million litres, the equivalent of 18 x 50-metre swimming pools each year Nestlé Australia has invested $2 million in new state-of-the-art technology to reduce water use in its Gympie factory, the home of Nescafé. The[Read More…]
Australia releases national strategy to tackle eating disorders
It will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia over the next 10 years A national strategy developed by the eating disorder sector was released and will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia[Read More…]
