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P2P PLATFORM WEFARM TO HELP FARMERS NAVIGATE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

19 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Small-scale farmers traditionally rely on knowledge, which has been passed down from one generation to the next to overcome hurdles such as drought or diseases.

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COX BUYS BRIGHTFARMS AFTER LEADING 2020 FUNDING ROUND

19 Aug 2021 Read: 2 min.

company and packaged salads provider. Cox has held a majority stake in BrightFarms since October 2020 when it led a $100 million Series E funding round.

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CONSUMERS HOLD COMPANIES MOST RESPONSIBLE FOR SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES

18 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Consumers around the world believe companies are the most responsible for a whole host of sustainability issues, but also acknowledge that consumer behaviour can make a difference, according to the latest research from the recently released Mintel Sustainability Barometer.

EUROPE SEA FOOD TOPICS

NO MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EXPECTED FROM GRIEG SEAFOOD CHLORINE LEAK

18 Aug 2021 Read: < 1 min.

A chemical leak at a Grieg Seafood plant in Norway is not thought likely to cause any long-term harm to the environment.

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US CATTLE INDUSTRY COMMITS TO CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2040

17 Aug 2021 Read: < 1 min.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has released sustainability goals which state that US production will be climate neutral by 2040. By setting new goals, the NCBA says it will further enhance the US system and demonstrate global leadership in environmental, economic and social production. The goals outlined for the American cattle industry include the…

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SPAR INTERNATIONAL ROLLS OUT NEW INTEGRATED GROCERY E-COMMERCE PLATFORM

17 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Spar International, as part of its worldwide digital transformation strategy, is to offer a fully customisable e-commerce platform to Spar country organisations and retailers.

AMERICAS BEVERAGES NEWS

COCKTAILS BOOSTED BY LEGISLATIVE LIFT IN 30 STATES AS RTD MARKET SURGES

16 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Thirty American states have now taken legislative action to allow the sale of cocktails to-go, either on a permanent or temporary basis, at a time when the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails market continues to strengthen. In the wake of the pandemic, 16 states and District of Columbia have made cocktails to-go a permanent feature, and another…

FROZEN PRODUCTS TOPICS

FRIZATA ATTRACTS $5M FROM INVESTORS AS IT CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH

16 Aug 2021 Read: 2 min.

Frizata – an Argentinian direct-to-consumer food company that is focusing on frozen meatless products – recently closed a $5 million (€4.24 million) funding round.

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REBEL FOODS EXPANDING WITH FOCUS ON MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

13 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Rebel Foods, the Indian-based dark kitchen operator, has announced it is to embark on a major expansion drive in the Middle East.

GROCERY OCEANIA TOPICS

UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORPORATION OFFLOADS UNISNACK ANZ TO FOCUS ON GROWTH MARKETS

13 Aug 2021 Read: 2 min.

Universal Robina Corporation, the Philippine conglomerate, has announced that it is selling its remaining food industry interests in Australia and New Zealand.

ASIA EUROPE MEAT NEWS TOPICS

RUSSIA BEATS RIVALS TO BECOME BIGGEST EXPORTER OF BEEF TO CHINA

12 Aug 2021 Read: 3 min.

Russia is now the biggest exporter of beef to China, taking over from Australia, Argentina and Brazil, according to the Center for Industry Expertise (CIE) of Russia’s Rosselkhozbank.

AMERICAS GROCERY NEWS

KROGER AND KITCHEN UNITED TIE UP FOR ON-DEMAND MEAL PICK-UP AND DELIVERY

12 Aug 2021 Read: 2 min.

Kroger, the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is partnering with ghost kitchen player Kitchen United to offer customers freshly-prepared, on-demand restaurant food. The first test site is expected to open this autumn at a Kroger-owned Ralphs store in Los Angeles. Additional locations are expected later this year.

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