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Global FoodTech Challenge Announces Winners of $2 Million Prize

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

While the other finalists may not have taken home the prize, they all represent promising solutions that can be scaled.

Key Points: 
  • While the other finalists may not have taken home the prize, they all represent promising solutions that can be scaled.
  • The FoodTech Challenge taps into global talent and provides a critical path to innovation across cutting-edge technologies, while supporting the UAE's National Food Security Strategy and a path towards a more sustainable global food system."
  • Rima Al Mokarrab, Chair of Tamkeen and Co-Chair of the FoodTech Challenge added: "The FoodTech Challenge has selected four winners from around the world with transformative agri-tech innovations.
  • To learn more about the FoodTech Challenge and winners, please visit: foodtechchallenge.com .

Global FoodTech Challenge Announces Winners of $2 Million Prize

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

While the other finalists may not have taken home the prize, they all represent promising solutions that can be scaled.

Key Points: 
  • While the other finalists may not have taken home the prize, they all represent promising solutions that can be scaled.
  • The FoodTech Challenge taps into global talent and provides a critical path to innovation across cutting-edge technologies, while supporting the UAE's National Food Security Strategy and a path towards a more sustainable global food system."
  • Rima Al Mokarrab, Chair of Tamkeen and Co-Chair of the FoodTech Challenge added: "The FoodTech Challenge has selected four winners from around the world with transformative agri-tech innovations.
  • To learn more about the FoodTech Challenge and winners, please visit: foodtechchallenge.com .

China's Pet Food Industry Gathers at CAFIC Suzhou to Discuss Latest Industry Trends and Technologies

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Monday, October 10, 2022

With China's pet economy continuing to boom which expected to be worth over 240 billion yuan by 2025, the conference gathered professionals from across the country to discuss latest trends and technologies in the pet food industry.

Key Points: 
  • With China's pet economy continuing to boom which expected to be worth over 240 billion yuan by 2025, the conference gathered professionals from across the country to discuss latest trends and technologies in the pet food industry.
  • Dr. Yulong Yin,China's world renowned animal nutritionist, presented the "2022 Hexa-I Award of Chinese Pet Food Industry" to Fuzheng Wang (chairman of Liaoning Oceanking Organic Pet Food), Yingchun Wang (chairman of Full Pet), Yiwu Wang (chairman of Metz Pet Food), Qing Li (chairman of Tai'an Taichong Pet Food), Rongkun Wang (chairman of Ronsy Pet Food), Bin Lv (chairman of Shandong Dehai Biotechnology), Shengbo Ye (co-founder of Alfie & Buddy), Yueyue Wang (commercial director of Mars Pet Food China), Jinfa Chen (Technical director of Gambol Pet Food), Zhongming You (Vice President of Petpal Pet Nutrition Technology), Jianshe Sun (general manager of FISH4PETS Pet Food),and Han Peng (Founder of Gaoyejia Pet Food), for their outstanding work.
  • The Scientific Committee also presented the "2022 Triple I Award for Pet Food Ingredient Industry" to pet food ingredient suppliers who achieved excellence in the supply of pet food ingredients and development of pet food technologies.
  • In total, over 400 professionals from various aspects of the Chinese pet food industry including ingredient suppliers and equipment suppliers, attended CAFIC 2022 and CAFEC 2022.

Brazilian Sports Nutrition Market Report (2022 to 2030) - Featuring PepsiCo, MusclePharm, Glanbia and Max Titanium Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 30, 2022

This, in turn, has increased the adoption of various supplements including sports nutrition products.

Key Points: 
  • This, in turn, has increased the adoption of various supplements including sports nutrition products.
  • According to a report COVID-19 and Obesity: The 2021 Atlas, the prevalence of obesity in men is estimated to reach 25.2% by 2025 in Brazil.
  • Gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts consume sports nutrition products for various benefits such as delaying fatigue, improving strength, and reducing the risk of heat cramps.
  • Manufacturers operating in the Brazil sports nutrition space are offering innovative products to their consumers to increase product adoption and penetration.

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries to Improve Food Security for Malaysia

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Monday, August 8, 2022

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Key Points: 
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    The MoU was officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob at the biennial Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro Tourism (MAHA) 2022.
  • YB Datuk Seri Dr. Ronald Kiandee said, "Malaysia continues to rise on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI)[1] and is ranked 39th, up from the 43rd spot in 2020[2].
  • However, due to multiple issues, compounded by rising population, and labour shortage, Malaysia's food and agriculture imports remains high at around RM55.5 billion[3].
  • Through these efforts we are confident we can improve our national food security resilience, accessibility, and affordability of quality food, which is in line with our National Food Security Policy (DSMN Action Plan) 2021 - 2025[4]."

South-South Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Platform Goes Live

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Monday, April 18, 2022

BEIJING, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Food Programme (WFP)-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Knowledge Sharing Platform (www.wfpchinacoe.net) launch ceremony was held at the UN Compound on April 15, 2022. More than 100 representatives from Chinese government, foreign missions in China, international organizations and academia, attended the event either online or in person.

Key Points: 
  • A news report by WFP China COE: The World Food Programme (WFP)-China South-South Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Platform ( www.wfpchinacoe.net ) launch ceremony was held at the UN Compound on April 15, 2022.
  • BEIJING, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Food Programme (WFP)-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Knowledge Sharing Platform ( www.wfpchinacoe.net ) launch ceremony was held at the UN Compound on April 15, 2022.
  • Xie Jianmin, Counsel (Director-General Level) of Department of International Cooperation, MARA, noted that the WFP-China SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform, as a knowledge hub, will make contributions to food security and nutrition improvement by enabling visitors to learn about experiences and practices related to China's agricultural and rural development.
  • Qu Sixi, Representative of WFP China, concluded in his video remarks that the Knowledge Sharing Platform provides a digitalised space for WFP China COE to boost operational engagement related to South-South and triangular cooperation.

Counter Fraud Teams Must Prioritise Prevention Against UK ‘Crime of Choice’ Finds Clue

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Costing public services, businesses, and individuals hundreds of billions of pounds per year, proactive counter fraud operations are vital in making the new crime of choice less viable for criminals.

Key Points: 
  • Costing public services, businesses, and individuals hundreds of billions of pounds per year, proactive counter fraud operations are vital in making the new crime of choice less viable for criminals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005833/en/
    Counter Fraud 2022: Navigating the Path to Prevention Following a survey of government and public sector counter fraud professionals, investigation case management and intelligence platform Clue has launched a new report exploring how counter fraud teams are responding to record levels of fraud in 2022 driven by rapid digitalisation amid the pandemic.
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    Following a survey of government and public sector counter fraud professionals, investigation case management and intelligence platform Clue has launched a new report exploring how counter fraud teams are responding to record levels of fraud in 2022 driven by rapid digitalisation amid the pandemic.
  • Key findings from the research revealed the growing demands placed on counter fraud teams across organisations:
    75% are facing increased demand as volume of fraud rises.

Int'l Conference on Food Loss and Waste Opens in Jinan, Shandong

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

JINAN,Shandong, Sept. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Sept 10, the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste opened in Jinan.

Key Points: 
  • JINAN,Shandong, Sept. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Sept 10, the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste opened in Jinan.
  • Xi called on countries across the world to take quick and concrete actions to reduce food loss and waste.
  • This year, China passed the "Anti Food Waste law" to regulate the behavior of consumers and the catering industry in the form of law.
  • With the theme of "Reducing Food Loss and Waste for Global Food Security", the conference discussed major issues such as international food loss challenges, cooperation, responsibility and governance.

International Conference on Food Loss and Waste to be held in Jinan from Sept. 9 to 11

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Food loss and waste has been identified as a shared challenge of the international community.

Key Points: 
  • Food loss and waste has been identified as a shared challenge of the international community.
  • In this context, the holding of an international conference on food loss and waste was proposed.
  • Three thematic forums are scheduled to be held on September 11 focusing respectively on reducing food loss in production, reducing post-harvest food loss, and reducing food waste in consumption.
  • It is expected that "Jinan Initiative on International Food Loss and Waste" will be released during the conference, and Shandong Provincial Action on Food Loss and Waste will be launched.

International Conference on Food Loss and Waste to be held in Jinan from Sept. 9 to 11

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Food loss and waste has been identified as a shared challenge of the international community.

Key Points: 
  • Food loss and waste has been identified as a shared challenge of the international community.
  • In this context, the holding of an international conference on food loss and waste was proposed.
  • Three thematic forums are scheduled to be held on September 11 focusing respectively on reducing food loss in production, reducing post-harvest food loss, and reducing food waste in consumption.
  • It is expected that "Jinan Initiative on International Food Loss and Waste" will be released during the conference, and Shandong Provincial Action on Food Loss and Waste will be launched.