The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Agriculture
New EU Agriculture Commissioner faces calls for action on sustainable food systems
As the European Union prepares for a new political term, the spotlight is on Christophe Hansen, candidate for Agriculture and Food.
Singapore’s Olam receives offer from SALIC for agri unit
SALIC has made a non-binding offer to buy the remaining 64.7% stake in Olam Group’s Olam Agri business unit.
Opinion: The problem and the payoff of farming natural vanilla
Prossy Tumushabe, exec director of the Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda, highlights vanilla’s rich history and complex cultivation
Campbell Soup Company secures $3.4m USDA grant for tomato farming in California
The project targets sustainability goals such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health and promoting water management.
Cereals Canada invests $7.3m in cereal research to boost competitiveness
Cereals Canada has secured $7.3m in funding from to enhance innovation and market support for the Canadian cereal sector.
Opinion: The future of food manufacturing – innovation in agriculture and the path to sustainability
Craig Rupp, founder of Sabanto, explores how autonomous farming systems are shaping the future of food manufacturing, boosting efficiency.
Danish government allocates DKK 15bn to green innovation, including DKK 500m for food and agriculture
Denmark’s government will allocate $73.3m for green innovation in the food and agriculture industry until 2030.
USDA invests over $11m to support US dairy sector
The USDA has announced $11m in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the DBI grant programme.
Sainsbury’s introduces peat-free mushrooms in ‘UK supermarket first’
British retailer Sainsbury’s has become the ‘first UK supermarket’ to launch conventional mushrooms that have been grown without peat.
Mart Frozen Foods opens $65m facility in Idaho’s food innovation hub
Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has inaugurated a $65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert, Idaho.
Chiquita and partners introduce disease-resistant banana variety
Chiquita Brands – in collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research – has unveiled a new banana hybrid.
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