This shipment marks a significant milestone in developing a cool logistics corridor for exporting fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods by sea freight through the Port of Djibouti Ethiopia has initiated its first-ever shipment of refrigerated fruits and vegetables to the European market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Ethio[Read More…]
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Unhealthy dietary patterns drive $8 trillion in annual hidden costs of global agrifood systems
About 70 per cent of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases, particularly in more industrialised agrifood systems A refined study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) involving 156 countries confirms that hidden costs within global agrifood systems amount to approximately[Read More…]
Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset partners to commercialise Vidre+
Fresh Inset has developed Vidre+ technology, a range of new applications of the 1-MCP molecule for extending the post-harvest shelf life of fruits and vegetables Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Fresh Inset have partnered to exclusively commercialise Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology in Europe. Fresh Inset and Janssen[Read More…]
Key Technology introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors
These high-capacity vibratory conveyors are ideal for fruits, vegetables, potato strips, potato chips, nuts, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, confections, snacks, bakery products, cereals, grains Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications. Conveying up to[Read More…]
NutriFusion announces partnership with Drink Todo
Nutrient-rich blends sourced from fruits and vegetables add to a breakfast replacement drink already packed with fibre and protein NutriFusion, creator of concentrated micronutrient and phytonutrient-rich food ingredient blends sourced from fruits and vegetables, announced that it has been selected as a supplier of choice by Drink Todo, a full[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Bumblebee Food partners with farms in Dubai
This partnership supports the development of the agriculture sector and enhances the sustainability of crops Bumblebee Food, a leading provider of ready-made meal plans for babies and toddlers, has partnered with different farms in Dubai to align with the goals to meet the vision. The vision for Dubai Farms is[Read More…]
WWF and Consumer Goods Forum to launch tool tackle food loss
The Global Farm Loss Tool provides actionable insights for growers and buyers to map their current loss levels and develop new channels to utilise more of what is grown World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched the Global Farm Loss Tool for growers of all sizes to more easily measure and report on-farm food[Read More…]
Singapore’s Selva partners with SOS Amazonia for sustainability
Selva specialises in supplying single-origin açaí wholesale to Singapore and other countries in the Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, and Vietnam Selva, a leading açaí supplier in Singapore, is excited to announce a new partnership with non-government organisation SOS Amazonia to replant native Amazonian trees in the region. With[Read More…]
Saudi Food and Drug Authority releases guidelines for balanced eating in Ramadan
To promote overall health, the authority suggests limiting the intake of fats, while recommending small quantities of unsaturated oils The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has recently released guidelines to promote healthy and balanced eating habits during Ramadan. These recommendations emphasise the importance of including whole grains such as[Read More…]
