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Historic Triple Win for Craggy Range at 2025 Good Food Awards
Craggy Range Executive Chef Casey McDonald Craggy Range Restaurant has been recognised with three of New Zealand’s most prestigious hospitality and dining accolades at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards – Three Hats, Chef of the Year, and Winery...

Decentralised automation for food processing challenges
Decentralised automation technology brings offers advantages in food processing with improved efficiency, flexibility and scalability. Changes in the Australian food and beverage consumer market are forcing food and beverage manufacturers to...

Batam Food Guide: Must Try Local Delights, Budget Bites and Cafes
Just a short ferry ride from Singapore, Batam offers a culinary escape brimming with authentic Indonesian flavours, wallet-friendly street food and a burgeoning café scene. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, here’s your...

Agric forum hails NAIC CEO for advancing Tinubu’s food security vision
The Nigerian Agricultural Youths Forum has praised the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Yazid Shehu Danfulani, for his role in driving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural transformation...

Calling all start-ups: Global Food Tech Awards seeking future food leaders
Powered by FoodNavigator, in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, this exciting competition connects revolutionary start-ups with a worldwide audience of industry leaders, investors, and influencers. Entries for the APAC...

Tech, collabs unlock halal sector potential
Tech, collabs unlock halal sector potential Published on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Kota Kinabalu: Sabah’s agricultural and halal sectors has notable potential for local enterprises to...
Federal Funding Supports Saskatchewan Food Processing Expansion
The federal government announced $4.2 million in funding for Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector, with a focus on expanding food processing capabilities. The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre received $420,000 to purchase equipment and...

ETtech Explainer: Rapido’s bold challenge to Zomato, Swiggy amid sector slowdown
Rapido, best known for shaking up India’s ride-hailing market, is taking a swing at another entrenched duopoly. The company has quietly rolled out its food delivery app, Ownly, in select Bengaluru pin codes, positioning itself against Zomato and...

Bago Seeks FG-Private Sector Partnership to Revamp Baro Port, Tackle Flood, Others
Funmi Ogundare Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, yesterday,called for urgent federal support and private sector investment to revive the Baro Inland Port, describing it as a game-changer for the North’s blue economy and the country’s...

ZAPE food market attracts 25,000 visitors: MGTO
The ZAPE Taste Jam food market, launched last Friday, drew 25,000 visitors in its first two days. According to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) deputy director, Cheng Wai Tong, the turnout exceeded expectations. Hosted by the MGTO in...

Why Ginger and Mint Water Is the Best Natural Morning Detox Drink for a Healthy Liver
Ginger mint water is one of the best ways to potentially support your liver health Your liver works as your body's primary filtration system, which converts toxins into waste products – thereby cleansing your blood and metabolising nutrients and...

Australia Must Develop National Strategy for Plant Protein Production to Meet Future Food Potential
4 Mins Read Without assertive policy changes and a national strategy, Australia risks being outpaced by other countries on plant protein manufacturing, says a new report. Australia possesses strong crop production and an existing global footprint...

Refrigerated Transport Market To Hit US$ 28.33 Bn By 2033, Driven By Food & Tech Demand
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) August 18, 2025 11:40 pm - The Refrigerated Transport Market will reach US$ 28.33 billion by 2033, growing at 4.79% CAGR. Rising demand for organic produce, hormone-free meat, eco-friendly refrigeration, and trade...

‘They’re not chic!’ How did BuzzBallz become the undisputed drink of the summer?
When Merrilee Kick invented BuzzBallz in 2009, she was a 47-year-old teacher from Texas who needed to make some money fast. “I was about to get a divorce and was terrified of becoming homeless,” she says. “I was a high-school teacher not making...

Making a success of the UK's industrial strategy: Welcome recognition for chemicals industry but some...
19/08/2025 The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) The UK government’s industrial strategy aims to strengthen economic growth by focusing on foundational sectors, supply chain resilience, clean energy and the skills needed for a modern...

Foremost Governors Leading Nigeria’s Agric Sector Revival
1 Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, nicknamed Farmer Governor, has pioneered ambitious agricultural reforms since taking office in 2023. He has set aside 2.5 million hectares for commercial agriculture, with 500,000 hectares allocated...

From pools to piers, Korean food rides Han River buzz
Ramyeon, coffee, chicken brands leverage riverside crowds to build identity, test new marketing tactics The Han River, a major waterway running through South Korea’s capital, greets this summer with a louder buzz than usual, as riverside pools...

2 more Fred Meyer stores to close in western Washington, sparking concerns over food access
Kroger will close Fred Meyer stores in both Kent and Everett, affecting workers and customers alike. WASHINGTON, USA — Shock rippled through parts of the Puget Sound region Monday as Kroger announced it will close two more grocery stores,...

Rates rises costing some a warm, dry home and good food
Invercargill will soon have a new mayor. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Invercargill will soon have a new mayor but for the first time since the 1990s an incumbent isn't in the mix. Most of the time it has been the country's longest serving mayor, Sir...
Six delicious getaways and food events worth travelling for
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