UAE pushes quinoa as staple crop
The UAE has launched a major quinoa cultivation project to introduce the crop as a domestically produced staple, following successful farm trials.
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GCC food processing set for boom
The GCC food processing sector will see dramatic growth over the next few years, averaging 8.5% per year up to 2018, according to a new report.
UAE opens Agricultural Innovation Centre
The UAE government has officially opened a new agricultural research centre in Sharjah, aimed at promoting agricultural sustainability and the latest technological innovations.
The Lancet: Better nutrition requires better political economy understanding
Improving global nutrition won’t be achieved unless, “the roles of politics, economics, and institutions” can be better understood, The Lancet has reported.
China
Chalk to cheese: China’s massive import growth shows changing tastes
Traditionally a dairy wasteland, China is fast developing a love for cheese, with the fist 10 months of last year showing astonishing growth in imports, interest and consumption.
Talkback: Is Gandhi beer offensive or just canny branding?
Talkback is a new weekly feature which looks at a polarising issue and gauges your response to it from an industry perspective. This week, we invite you to look at a beer from the United States that carries the name of a notable teetotaller and let us...
Report: Poor GCC logistics are pushing up food costs
The GCC’s food supply chain and logistics industry is driving up food costs and stifling growth due to a lack of development and innovation, according to a new report.
Ulrick & Short eyes Middle East fat replacer market
British food ingredients manufacturer Ulrick & Short is planning its entry to the Middle East market this year, to take advantage of the growing demand for fat and sugar replacers.
Tomato juice may slash waist size & inflammatory markers for young women
A daily glass of tomato juice for eight weeks has a direct effect on waist circumference, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation in generally healthy young women, says a new study from Taiwan.