The global halal food market reached $2,221.3 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to grow at a rate of 11.1 per cent, reaching $4.1 trillion by 2028 Recently, the Thai cabinet approved initiatives aimed at transforming Thailand into a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028. The goal is to[Read More…]
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HungryPanda leads way in advancing food delivery solutions for APAC
HungryPanda’s online ordering platform provides a tailored user experience to Asian users living and travelling abroad, bridging cultural and language barriers HungryPanda, the world’s leading overseas Asian food delivery platform hosted the 2024 Golden Panda Award Gala at the Pan Pacific Hotel in London, UK. The ‘Golden Panda Award’ is a symbol[Read More…]
Red Sea shipping disruptions to exacerbate dire situation in Yemen: FAO
FAO calls for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the uninterrupted flow of commercial and humanitarian food supplies The escalation of the Red Sea crisis is poised to accelerate the increase in shipping costs, delay the delivery of essential food or lead to a complete suspension of trade routes[Read More…]
Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on the Gaza Strip stated last week that famine is imminent in the northern part of the Strip and is expected to occur between now and May in the two northern governorates, which are home to about 300,000 people Israeli authorities informed the United[Read More…]
Discovery in peanut defence mechanisms offers hope for disease resistance
This study offers insights that will be pivotal for breeding groundnut varieties that are fully resistant to Aspergillus infection in the future The discovery of a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that resists fungal infection holds promise for the future development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanut, an economically significant oilseed,[Read More…]
UK FSA suggests reform to product-approval process
Regulated food and feed products require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK UK’s Food Standards Agency Board recently met to discuss proposed changes to its Regulated Products Service (RPS). The Board had earlier agreed in 2023 to develop plans to improve the current system to ensure that[Read More…]
Cermaq collaborates with Cognizant to further enhance operational efficiencies
Cognizant will provide managed infrastructure services and seek to modernise Cermaq’s cloud landscape as a digital transformation partner in Norway and Canada Cognizant has announced its renewed collaboration with Cermaq Group AS, a leading global salmon producer driving the transition of systems towards healthier and more climate-friendly foods. The renewal comes after an[Read More…]
Korea Ginseng Corporation reveals ‘EVERYTIME’ in grapefruit flavour
This launch aims to encourage everyone to adopt a healthier lifestyle through optimised circulation as a means to address rising wellness trends Korea Ginseng Corp. US (KGCUS) aka JungKwanJang launched their global representative ginseng product EVERYTIME in a new grapefruit flavour, promoted the Food as Medicine initiative, and introduced their new 2024[Read More…]
Saudi Govt raises awareness of food consumption in Ramadan to reduce waste
According to the ministry’s statistics, rice is the most wasted food at a rate of 34, followed by flour and bread at 30 per cent Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has called for improvements in food consumption systems and reductions in food waste rates to enhance sustainability[Read More…]
Heliponix tackles food insecurity in Lesotho and rural southern Indiana
Heliponix LLC, doing business as anu, commercialises fully automated, in-home smart gardens that grow daily servings of produce using aeroponics An agricultural startup founded by Purdue University alumni is addressing international food insecurity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and rural southern Indiana, to expand domestically and internationally. Heliponix LLC, doing business[Read More…]