The report highlights a slowdown in progress on reducing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries while observing a rapid rise in overweight and obesity rates The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched the 2024 Global Food Policy Report: Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition at a South[Read More…]
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Cathay Pacific upgrades inflight dining experience with exclusive collaborations
Partners include Rosewood Hong Kong, Mak’s Noodles, Veda, and many others, offering a variety of choices and options that cater to vegetarian and vegan diets as well Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific announced its exciting partnerships in the field of inflight dining, aimed at delivering an exceptional culinary experience to[Read More…]
Gates Foundation announces partnership with UAE to accelerate action to strengthen food systems
Together, they made new commitments totalling $200 million in response to immediate and long-term threats to food security and nutrition caused by climate change The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate the development of innovations that will help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and[Read More…]
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice unveils strategic expansion in South Asia amid bubble tea boom
This expansion will focus primarily on partnerships with sizeable refreshment companies and master franchisors Leading boba tea brand CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice unveiled plans to expand its footprint in South Asia, as global demand for the East Asian refreshment grows. Recently, South Asia’s economy has shown resilience in the face of global[Read More…]
Azelis pleased to announce the establishment of its presence in Bangladesh
Azelis’ Bangladesh office serves the pharma, food, agricultural, CASE, and personal care markets, complementing its more than 30 offices across the region. Opening its first office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is an integral part of the group’s organic growth strategy to strengthen its footprint across the South Asian continent and provide[Read More…]