FAO is distributing 150 tonnes of fodder to 2 450 vulnerable livestock-holding families in the Gaza Strip to support food production The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delivering 150 tonnes, out of a total of 1500 tonnes, of animal fodder to 2 450 livestock-keeping households in[Read More…]
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Swedish startup Ironic Biotech raises €1Mn to address iron deficiency and anaemia
The team is now looking for partners in the food and food supplement industry to work with Swedish biotech startup Ironic Biotech has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of €1M, led by Nordic Foodtech VC. Ironic Biotech has discovered a new generation of plant-derived proteins that contain iron, which are[Read More…]
BENEO installs new equipment at rice plant in Belgium
The new installation will help to significantly reduce the company’s natural gas consumption, and therefore CO2 emissions BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma, is continuing its commitment towards more sustainable production processes by installing new equipment at its rice ingredients plant in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Thanks[Read More…]
Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre commend Canada’s national school food program
Working with provinces and territories, this investment will broaden existing school food programs to reach an additional 400,000 children across Canada Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada on their announcement to invest $1 billion over the next five years to establish a National School Food[Read More…]
South Korea, Taiwan ramp up inspection on imported chilli
This measure applies to chilli products from Vietnam, including cayenne, capsicum, chilli pepper, red pepper, and tabasco, which will undergo inspection for residues of seven pesticides Both South Korea and Taiwan have decided to increase inspection measures on imported chilli, including from Vietnam, to maintain the safety and quality standards[Read More…]
3 Key F&B trends driving India’s Food & Beverage Industry in 2024
Personal health, sustainability, and enhanced sensorial experiences are the biggest consumer themes that will shape the sector in the country. By Vikram Vangale, Business Development Director, Taste, Indian subcontinent, Kerry. Consumer behaviour has changed significantly in recent years and continues to evolve rapidly, influencing food and beverage trends. Recent Kerry[Read More…]
Halal industry to boom in Southeast Asia
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…]
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…]
