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…]
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RBI appoints Patrick Siewert as senior advisor for APAC region
Siewert is based in Hong Kong and will advise RBI on its business in the Asia-Pacific region, including new master franchise partnerships and attracting top talent in the region to join the Company Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has appointed Patrick Siewert as its Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific region. Siewert has extensive knowledge in food, beverage and consumer[Read More…]
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands into Maldives
The brand plans to significantly increase its franchise development pipeline through fresh franchise deals with successful, multi-unit investors The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a global speciality coffee and tea house, is bringing its unique blend of handcrafted beverages and warm hospitality to the idyllic shores of the Maldives. This expansion[Read More…]
GrubMarket acquires Global Produce in South Africa
GrubMarket acquires Global Produce, a highly respected global fresh produce provider with operations in South Africa, Asia, Europe, and other regions, to expand further into South Africa and strengthen its footprint in the global food supply chain industry GrubMarket announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cape Town, South Africa-based Global Produce, a fresh[Read More…]
foodpanda and The Trade Desk partners to provide data-driven retail solutions
The collaboration will span seven markets, namely Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand foodpanda, a leading food and grocery delivery network in Asia, announced a strategic partnership with The Trade Desk, a global advertising technology leader, that will enable brands to better reach their target audience and[Read More…]
HEYTEA Opens first store in Seoul
The entry into South Korea also reinforces HEYTEA’s leading position in Asia’s new-style tea drink market China’s new style tea originator and the creator of Cheese Tea, HEYTA celebrates the grand opening of its first store in Korea. Situated in Apgujeong, Gangnam District, Seoul, the capital’s heart of fashion and culture, the store will offer local consumers[Read More…]
Vietnam’s pepper exports drop in first two months of 2024
The increase in export prices has led to a continuous rise in domestic pepper prices The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that Vietnam exported 35,000 tonnes of pepper worth $143 million during the period under consideration. This represents a decrease of 12.3 per cent in quantity but a[Read More…]
ABC Impact invests in Winnow for food waste solutions
Winnow develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that help large hospitality businesses operate more profitable and sustainable kitchens by cutting food waste in half Impact private equity fund ABC Impact announced that it has invested in Winnow (Company), the global leader in AI-driven food waste reduction solutions. Winnow’s advanced technology and[Read More…]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to inaugurate new office in Indonesia
Company to support advancements in the country’s science and technology sector, with a focus on progressing healthcare, environmental solutions, and food safety Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, will significantly expand local operations in Indonesia with the opening of its first official office. The inauguration of the new facility[Read More…]
Common plants could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find
The researchers found that the Carolina strain of Azolla is more digestible and nutritious for humans than Azolla varieties that grow in the wild and also are cultivated in Asia and Africa for livestock feed An often-overlooked water plant that can double its biomass in two days, capture nitrogen from[Read More…]
