The two companies are committed to eliminating inefficiencies in F&B operations, enabling businesses to measure and mitigate their carbon footprint UAE-based startups jalebi.io and Olive Gaea have announced a strategic partnership to combat the global food waste crisis, which is valued at $1 trillion annually. Food waste significantly contributes to[Read More…]
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Singapore’s GFP partners with Vietnam’s Nguyen Gia Cooperative
The cooperative will achieve 100 per cent cage-free operations in 2025 through GFP’s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program Singapore-based Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, led by Nguyen Huu Tue, one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to spearhead the country’s largest transition[Read More…]
EDB reveals AED 1.12 billion in financing to cultivate UAE’s food security
EDB’s participation underscores its dedication to empowering agritech businesses and driving sustainable food production in line with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, concluded its successful participation at the third Abu Dhabi[Read More…]
Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan
The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the company’s environmental promise to be resource-positive and commitment to reduce waste by half by 2030. The new straw is made[Read More…]
ADB, APU Dairy sign $20 Mn loan to strengthen Mongolia’s dairy sector
The project will boost Mongolia’s dairy supply and strengthen its food security through domestic milk sourcing and domestic processing of dairy products The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and APU Dairy LLC have signed a $20 million (equivalent in Mongolian togrog) loan to support nomadic herders by integrating them into the[Read More…]
Unilever completes £40Mn investment in UK food factory
This investment follows the completion of a second state-of-the-art factory and enhancements in digital capabilities To support the growth of Unilever’s food business in the UK, a £40 million investment has doubled the total output at Unilever’s Burton food factory over the past three years. This investment follows the completion[Read More…]
Silal signs Musataha agreement with KEZAD to launch innovative AgTech projects
To establish two cutting-edge AgTech initiatives in Al Ain Industrial City focused on sustainable farming and local food production Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading agri-food and technology company, has signed a Musataha agreement with KEZAD Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic[Read More…]
Mengniu driving development of innovative HMO nutritional ingredients
Mengniu emerge as a pioneer in developing nutritional ingredients, particularly through groundbreaking advancements in HMO technology In August 2024, Synaura Biotechnology a subsidiary of China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, received GRAS certification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 2′-FL (2′-Fucosyllactose), making it the first and only[Read More…]
JBS and Nigeria sign agreement to invest in food security
A $2.5 billion 5-year investment plan includes the construction of 6 factories and collaboration with the Nigerian government to promote local production JBS, one of the largest food companies in the world, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government to invest in the development of sustainable production chains[Read More…]
CSIRO introduces new white fish variety to Australia
The Pompano (Trachinotus anak) has been identified as the ideal white-flesh fish to develop in the tropical climate of northern Australia A new variety of white-flesh fish could soon be appearing on Australian dinner plates, potentially contributing over $1 billion to the economy. This follows successful breeding trials conducted by[Read More…]
