The Academy provides its trainees with valuable skills training, which in turn enhances their competency to secure employment in the F&B industry Lee Kum Kee, a global name in Asian sauces and condiments, announces its partnership with HCSA Community Services. The collaboration serves as a key sponsorship for HCSA Academy,[Read More…]
Sustainability
Production of traditional yoghurts in Saudi preserves heritage and boosts income
Some families have also turned it into an additional source of income by producing jameed and khathir for their households In Saudi Arabia, the production of jameed and khathir, two traditional dairy products made from fermented and dried yoghurt and sour yoghurt, respectively, has been a long-standing industry practised for[Read More…]
Maldives opens first indoor hydroponic farm
The indoor herb garden at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO complements the culinary team’s farm-to-table approach, guaranteeing the freshest, healthiest ingredients at their peak OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, a luxury resort in the Maldives, is taking steps to promote food security, protect the environment, and encourage sustainable consumption by setting up an indoor[Read More…]
Philippines launches garden-to-table cooking caravan
It aims to encourage Filipinos to produce their food especially in the urban areas and promote healthy eating habits Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs as well as best practices being implemented in Rizal Park’s Urban and Rice Gardens during the launching of its Garden-to-Table[Read More…]
Urchinomics and Japan’s Hokkaido Electric join hands for sea urchin farming
Both companies will consider business models that will contribute to the revitalisation of the business area and local economy to implement a sea urchin farming business in Hokkaido Urchinomics BV and its Japanese subsidiary Uninomics Co. Ltd and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. signed a collaboration agreement to jointly consider[Read More…]
FAO launches global initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems
Reduce the need for antimicrobials on Farms for sustainable agrifood systems transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms, amid the growing threat posed[Read More…]
Saudi launches first urban farm inside stores, markets to improve food quality
The urban farm is the beginning of a series of similar projects, which aims to reach about 600 to 1,000 farms in the retail system in all markets of the Kingdom in the next five years Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) launched the first urban vertical[Read More…]
WWF and Consumer Goods Forum to launch tool tackle food loss
The Global Farm Loss Tool provides actionable insights for growers and buyers to map their current loss levels and develop new channels to utilise more of what is grown World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched the Global Farm Loss Tool for growers of all sizes to more easily measure and report on-farm food[Read More…]
Singapore’s Shiok Kitchen redefines dining with carbon-neutral catering
Shiok Kitchen Catering is working towards being awarded government-endorsed markers such as the Low Carbon SG mark and Singapore MICE Sustainability Certification (MSC) In line with the United Nation’s goal of net zero by 2050, Singapore’s Shiok Kitchen Catering has pledged to reduce its near-term greenhouse gas emission and will be working towards[Read More…]
Meatless Mondays advocates consumption of plant-based meals to enhance health
In 2024, Meatless Monday will be launching a new open-access, web-based resource centre hosted by the School and curated by CLF Bare Food Global, a pioneer in promoting health and environmental stewardship, is introducing the Meatless Mondays initiative in 20 schools across the UAE, seven of which are in partnership[Read More…]
