Some families have also turned it into an additional source of income by producing jameed and khathir for their households In Saudi Arabia, the production of jameed and khathir, two traditional dairy products made from fermented and dried yoghurt and sour yoghurt, respectively, has been a long-standing industry practised for[Read More…]
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Saudi launches first urban farm inside stores, markets to improve food quality
The urban farm is the beginning of a series of similar projects, which aims to reach about 600 to 1,000 farms in the retail system in all markets of the Kingdom in the next five years Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) launched the first urban vertical[Read More…]
Reef Saudi invests in honey sector aims to increase honey production
The program has set an ambitious target of producing 7,500 tonnes of honey each year by 2026 The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program “Reef Saudi” has made a significant investment in the honey sector of Saudi Arabia. Since 2020, the program has allocated SAR140 million in support, which has benefited[Read More…]
Alghanim Industries collaborates with Saudi Coffee to promote Saudi’s coffee heritage
This collaboration highlights the Saudi Coffee Company’s speciality coffee brand, Jazean, and is aimed at promoting Saudi Arabia’s distinguished coffee culture on a global scale Alghanim Industries has forged a strategic partnership with the Saudi Coffee Company, which is owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. This collaboration highlights the Saudi[Read More…]
AlUla date palm production exceeds 90,000 tonnes annually
This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and dominance in the international date trade arena This year has seen a significant increase in date palm cultivation in AlUla governorate, resulting in an annual production of over 90,000 tonnes. With more than 2 million date palm trees, the region has become[Read More…]
Saudi Govt raises awareness of food consumption in Ramadan to reduce waste
According to the ministry’s statistics, rice is the most wasted food at a rate of 34, followed by flour and bread at 30 per cent Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has called for improvements in food consumption systems and reductions in food waste rates to enhance sustainability[Read More…]
Saudi’s date exports jump by 14% in 2023
The export markets for Saudi Arabia’s dates have seen remarkable growth, especially in China, where exports soared by 121 per cent in 2023 The National Centre for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has reported a remarkable 14 per cent increase in the value of Saudi Arabia’s date exports in 2023, reaching[Read More…]
Folk Maritime launches new container line in Saudi Arabia
The new box carrier is expected to provide its customers with non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services and create new trade lanes, offering end-to-end shipping solutions A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions. Poul Hestbaek is[Read More…]
Pepsi takes over global locations to unleash new look
Pepsi steps into a dynamic new era with a new look and exciting culture-first experiences across sports and music Pepsi’s new look takes flight worldwide, taking over iconic global locations as its first major global redesign in fourteen years was unleashed across over 120 markets. To mark the moment, digital installations – each[Read More…]
WHO awards 5 countries for progress in eliminating trans fats for first time
Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have each demonstrated they have the best practice policy for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) elimination in effect, supported by adequate monitoring and enforcement systems WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids to five countries.[Read More…]
