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Saudi food sector growing by 5.9% annually
The food industry in Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Arab world, is expected to grow by 5.9 per cent annually from 2016 to 2020, according to consultants Frost & Sullivan.
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Insect-protein producer among the start-ups set to join IKEA Bootcamp
Ten companies, including Israeli Flying SpArk, will go to Sweden this month to join a project designed to improve day-to-day life for the masses.
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Food allergies strike the animal kingdom
Animals suffer form food intolerance and allergies in the same way as humans, the Messerli Research Institute has found. A joint venture by Vetmeduni Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, the Messerli Research Institute has published a new European position paper.
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ISO 16890 – an explanation
As of January 2017, the new test standard ISO 16890 for filter testing and assessment replaced the previous standards EN 779 (Europe) and ASHRAE 52.2 (USA). It will have sole validity from the middle of 2018 onwards. Though the primary impact of ISO 16890 will be on air quality, this…
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Wheat genome sequencing to boost production and safety
The wild emmer wheat genome has been sequenced and the results published. It is hoped that this new resource will allow scientists to improve the nutritional quality of grain as well as tolerance to diseases and water shortages.
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Jaffa Orri mandarin export sales expected to increase by 50%
25 January 2017 | By New Food
The Plant Production and Marketing Board of Israel predicts an export increase of 50% for Jaffa Orri mandarin fruit in 2017...
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Barry Callebaut moves to sustainable carton in EMEA
11 January 2017 | By New Food
Barry Callebaut now purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA Region...
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Saudi Arabia to mount its biggest Gulfood Manufacturing push to date
2 November 2016 | By New Food
Saudi Arabia will next week launch its biggest ever promotion at Gulfood Manufacturing which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 November...
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Barentz establishes joint venture to accelerate growth in Iran
26 January 2016 | By Victoria White
For Barentz International, this joint venture is strategically important, with the Iranian consumer looking to buy established, good quality international brands for their food and beverage products...
