The ‘0KM’ project is a research initiative designed to develop an efficient data collection system on the supply and demand for food at the local government level The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) established a partnership with the local government unit of Limay and the Bataan Peninsula State University and[Read More…]
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EU adds 20 algae species in Novel Food Status Catalogue
The addition of the new species to the Novel Food Status Catalogue is a game-changer for the algae industry in Europe More than 20 algae species have been added to the EU Novel Food Status Catalogue. Thanks to collaborative efforts of the European Commission and EU Member States’ competent authorities, they[Read More…]
Egyptian Food Bank launches mobile kitchen to distribute meals in Egypt’s streets
The implementation of ‘Tekeya Al-Mahrousa – the mobile kitchen’ by the Egyptian Food Bank aims to assist and facilitate the lives of people by providing them with nutritionally healthy meals The Egyptian Food Bank has announced the launch of ‘Tekeya Al-Mahrousa’ – a mobile kitchen to distribute hot meals in[Read More…]
Co-Kitchens to launch smart cloud kitchen and delivery facility in Dubai
The Co-Kitchens’ latest delivery facility is poised to serve the bustling neighbourhoods of central Dubai, including Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, Jumeirah The Co-Kitchens, a pioneering culinary collective powered by Dubai SME-certified business incubator The Co-Spaces, announced the forthcoming launch of its latest venture – a state-of-the-art, smart cloud[Read More…]
European Commission gathers views from all stakeholders in food supply chain
Farmers and their associations raised concerns about the prevalence of unfair practices within the food supply chain The European Commission is calling farmers and all smaller suppliers across the food supply chain to share their views on their experience with unfair trading practices. A survey is currently available online in all EU[Read More…]
Tetra Pak, Al Rabie and Alssad join forces to address food security in Iraq
This strategic partnership is geared towards meeting the escalating demands for food and beverages within Iraq’s growing population Tetra Pak, Al Rabie and Alssad joined forces at Gulfood 2024 to create a strategic partnership that will produce 50 million packaged beverages annually, that aims to address food security concerns in[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…]
AFCCC prioritising reduction of food waste remains important concern
This included the development of new Cold Food Codes and establishing more formal relationships or alliances with all industry bodies which can contribute towards the development of codes of practice, training and education The Australian Food Cold Chain Council (AFCCC), in its 2023 review of the effectiveness of its operations,[Read More…]
Thai Scientists transform coconut jelly bio waste into food ingredients
These additives can be upcycled for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, reducing the need for costly imported additives in Thailand Cello-gum, a groundbreaking innovation by Prof. Dr. Hathaikarn Manuspiya from the Petroleum and Petrochemical College at Chulalongkorn University, transforms coconut jelly bio waste into valuable food ingredients worth[Read More…]
Valio launches R&D project Food 2.0 in Finland
The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million in funding in Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies Valio is launching an extensive research, development and innovation project called Food 2.0. Its goal is to create a Finnish nature-smart food system in which growth, profitability and added value[Read More…]
