Made from cellulose acetate, a material derived from wood pulp, the device has been named plant-wearable A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be directly placed on the surface of[Read More…]
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Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reach record high up by 69% in 2023
According to the Plant Protection Department, in addition to the main vegetable and fruit products currently exported to China, including sweet potatoes, dragon fruit, lychee, longan, mango, jackfruit, watermelon, banana, rambutan, passion fruit, and durian Vietnam’s export turnover in 2023 of vegetables and fruits reached a record high of $5.69[Read More…]
SFA seize 160kg of illegally imported food products from Malaysia
SFA revealed that two importers had illegally imported undeclared and under-declared produce such as spring onion, cabbage, beancurd, and peeled garlic The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) recently seized approximately 160kg of fruits, vegetables, and processed food that were illegally imported from Malaysia. A joint operation between the SFA and the[Read More…]
EU launches campaign in US to promote food products through storytelling
The product categories promoted in the campaign will include quality cheeses, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, chocolate and confectionery products, pasta and bakery products, wine, beer, and spirits The European Union (EU) launched its initiative to promote the excellence of European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls[Read More…]
Sakata introduces new variety of red bell pepper in Spain
A new variety of red California pepper called Matga is suitable for the medium-late cycle Spanish company Sakata has introduced a new variety of red California pepper called Matga, which is suitable for the medium-late cycle. Matga has uniformity throughout the cycle which is remarkable, and its fruits are described[Read More…]
China Hainan’s tropical fruits exports reach $5.15Mn
The tropical fruits have been exported to the United States, the European Union, and Japan South China’s Hainan Province exported tropical fruits worth 36.77 million yuan ($5.15 million), a 2.4-fold increase year-on-year, according to the Xinhua news agency. According to Haikou Customs, the tropical fruits have been exported to the[Read More…]
Re.juve drops Singapore’s first cold-pressed juice vending machine
This initiative is a significant step towards offering healthier and more innovative beverage alternatives Re.juve to introduce Singapore’s first true cold-pressed juice vending machine at Tanglin Mall. This vending machine, located at Level B1 next to Market Blue and opposite B for Bagel, reflects our commitment to making it effortless for customers[Read More…]
SFA and ICA seize illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia
About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized about 1.1 tonnes of illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia. A joint operation conducted by SFA and the Immigration[Read More…]
FAO Food Outlook predicts declining international trade in some basic foodstuffs
Global food import bill to hit a new record high in 2023, with a reduction in import volumes for the most vulnerable countries Production prospects across most basic foodstuffs are favourable, but extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions and sudden policy changes pose risks for global food production systems and[Read More…]
PepsiCo sets goals to reduce sodium and deliver diverse ingredients
PepsiCo aims for at least 75 per cent of its global convenient foods portfolio volume to meet or be below category sodium targets by 2030 PepsiCo, Inc. announced two new ambitious nutrition goals as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) – the company’s end-to-end strategic transformation – which aims to reduce sodium and[Read More…]
