ASEAN and China remain the two largest markets for Vietnamese rice According to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the national rice production in 2023 reached 43.5 million tonnes, a 1.9 per cent increase. This was attributed to a 10,600-hectare expansion (0.1 per cent increase) and a[Read More…]
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Philippines to import 500,000 MT of rice from India and Taiwan
Within the last week of December and early January, 75,000 metric tonnes of rice will arrive from India Around 76,000 metric tonnes of rice from Taiwan and India are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines in early January while grains imported by the private sector have started to arrive as[Read More…]
International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry – Hau Giang 2023 kicks off
The International Rice Festival provides an opportunity for exchanging information, sharing experiences, and coordinating policies to promote trade and investment in the rice industry, fostering global food security, prosperity, and sustainable development The International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry – Hau Giang 2023 takes place in Vi Thanh City, Hau[Read More…]
Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Union Coop to strengthen food supply chains
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of food supply chain and seeks to enhance its resilience, supporting the objectives of the Dubai food security strategy Dubai Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Coop to ensure sustainable provision of strategic food commodities in Dubai’s local[Read More…]
Kyoto Grain System launches Japan Brown Rice Tea Research Institute
Its goal is to introduce genmaicha, the traditional Japanese beverage that is enjoyed daily in Japan, to people around the world As one of Japan’s leading producers of roasted rice, Kyoto Grain System Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto City, has announced the establishment of the “Genmaicha Research Institute (Japan Brown Rice Tea Research Institute)”. Its[Read More…]
Rice prices will remain affordable in Philippines: DA
The average retail price for a regular well milled is P42.80 while the prevailing price for a well milled is P45 The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to Arnel de Mesa, DA Assistant Secretary and[Read More…]
Korea Ginseng Corp introduces sparkling herbal drink HSW
KGC’s partnership with WaBa Grill brings three of the brand’s sparkling ginseng drinks – HSW Calm, HSW Recharge, and HSW Sharp – to the WaBa Grill menu, marking KGC’s American restaurant market debut Korea Ginseng Corp. US (KGCUS), home to the world’s number one ginseng brand CheongKwanJang announced the introduction[Read More…]
Women entrepreneurs in Odisha India boost student nutrition with millet meals
This initiative broadens their nutritional choices beyond traditional rice, pulses, soybean, and egg-based meals Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are now enjoying more nutritious mid-day meals featuring finger millet-based meals upma (porridge), khichdi (millet and lentils) and sweet dishes, designed to boost nutritional intake thanks[Read More…]
Babizoa launches turmeric-contained premium rice
Cultivated in clear water and fertile soil, it has a clean, transparent texture, excellent taste, and good preservation properties Korean company Babizoa’s newly released turmeric rice is not only delicious with natural sweeteners but also premium rice containing turmeric, a natural health ingredient turmeric. Cultivated in clear water and fertile[Read More…]
Korea announces doubling of annual rice aid for WFP’s life-saving operations
Supporting to reach millions of hungry people across the globe The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that the Republic of Korea (ROK) has recently announced the doubling of their annual contribution of rice to the programme next year onwards. The increase will take the annual contribution from[Read More…]
