The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
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Cocoa beans exported from Cote d’Ivoire to EU originate from deforested land in Liberia
This was highlighted in the field investigation presented by the Initiatives for Community Development and Forest Conservation (IDEF) representative Bakary Traoré The authors of an investigation have revealed that companies that source cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire are responsible for the destruction of forests in Liberia. The traceability mechanisms used by[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…]
China Hainan’s tropical fruits exports reach $5.15Mn
The tropical fruits have been exported to the United States, the European Union, and Japan South China’s Hainan Province exported tropical fruits worth 36.77 million yuan ($5.15 million), a 2.4-fold increase year-on-year, according to the Xinhua news agency. According to Haikou Customs, the tropical fruits have been exported to the[Read More…]
New Zealand confirms improved quota system to support dairy exports
This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agriculture Minister announced. “Having signed seven[Read More…]
