DA records show that cattle production in 2023 reached 17,850 metric tonnes, accounting for roughly 0.8 per cent of total milk consumption of 1.937 million metric tonnes Philippine’s Department of Agriculture is drawing up plans to significantly increase local dairy milk production, including seeking support from local milk processors to[Read More…]
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Food security situation in Afghanistan improving but the crisis far from over
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GEM-Pack Berries and BADP America join hands for sustainable packaging
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Seaweed bacon company Umaro Foods secures $3.8 Mn funding
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Nestle introduces Kit-Kat Cereal in Ecuador
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Frank’s RedHot debuts new dip’n and squeeze sauce
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Primient commits $700Mn investment for plant-based future
Primient’s investment strategy is already working to drive purposeful modernisation in critical production assets and processes, ensuring the highest quality, most reliable production for decades to come Primient, a leader in plant-based food and industrial ingredient production has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company’s operational footprint. Celebrated[Read More…]
COTTI COFFEE hits milestone with 7000 stores worldwide
With operations spanning 28 countries and regions worldwide, the brand has seen rapid growth in both brand scale and market share COTTI COFFEE announced the launch of a new promotional campaign, in celebration of reaching 7,000 stores worldwide. This campaign is set to run till May 31. During the campaign,[Read More…]
