The investment will create new opportunities for farmers, while supporting domestic processing and expanding access to high-value international markets Canadian farmers are at the forefront of a new $4.3 million initiative that will boost the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture and food sector, at home and abroad. Led by NRGene Canada,[Read More…]
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Hailia secures support to enhance international growth
The partnership is a part of a broader €1,75 million investment round, which includes new investors Holdix and Ikorni Invest, alongside a syndicate of returning and new investors Finnish food technology company Hailia announced a new strategic partnership to expand international licensing of its technology. Hailia’s technology turns sidestreams from fish[Read More…]
Australia approves cultivated Japanese quail
The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted its first-ever approval for a cultivated meat product, marking a historic moment for the[Read More…]
Tetra Pak opens food technology development centre in Sweden
The New Food Technology Development Centre can support food producers in their development goals Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre has opened in Karlshamn, Sweden, ready to help producers of biomass and precision fermentation-derived food products develop their technical processes, define efficient equipment needs and minimise investment risk. With tailored support[Read More…]
Saudi introduces digital tool to advance chemical risk assessment in food safety
This advanced system utilises cloud-based platforms and data-driven technologies to replicate key functions typically carried out by human risk assessors As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety and enhance regulatory performance, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has developed the Digital Employee tool, an automated solution[Read More…]
Philippines Mega Sardines celebrates 50 years
Socially driven food manufacturers in Southeast Asia, producing over 3 million cans of sardines daily from its advanced facilities in Batangas and Zamboanga As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Mega Prime Foods Inc. reflects on a remarkable journey—one that began with a simple mission to provide affordable, nutritious food to Filipino families.[Read More…]
Saudi to implement new food rules for transparency and consumer health
Through these initiatives, the SFDA aims to promote healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food technical regulations. These regulations are designed to enhance food transparency and provide consumers with comprehensive information when dining out, empowering[Read More…]
Nestlé launches Food Bank Alliance
Strengthening efforts to tackle food insecurity and reduce food waste Uniting Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA), and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance has been launched. The global initiative is designed to expand access to food and reduce food waste around[Read More…]
CP Foods develops Thailand’s first 100% renewable energy farm
The farm now offsets over 16,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to planting more than 1.7 million trees Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has upgraded its layer chicken complex in Chanthaburi province to a 100 per cent Renewable Energy (RE100) model farm, reinforcing its commitment to achieving[Read More…]
From Plate to Planet: How Sustainable Gastronomy Is Redefining Food Values
Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Gastronomy today is no longer defined solely by flavour or presentation—it’s shaped by purpose. Once the domain of fine dining and culinary artistry, gastronomy is evolving to reflect growing consumer awareness around sustainability, provenance, and nutrition. As food choices become a mirror of[Read More…]
