BEIJING: China’s advancements in China agriculture technology played a pivotal role in stabilising food production and supply in 2024, as reported by China Daily. These innovations helped achieve a record grain output of over 700 million metric tons, marking a major milestone for the nation. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) attributed this success […]
Dubai: Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) brings together the city’s greatest-ever line-up of world-class live entertainment, iconic unique-to-Dubai attractions, exclusive retail rewards, grand raffles with mega prizes, thriving gastronomy, and so much more. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), residents and visitors across the city are encouraged to witness the magic of the 30th […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (F&B Group), under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and in strategic partnership with the Dubai Chamber, has announced the upcoming Future Food Forum 2024, set to take place on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2024. As the UAE continues to solidify its […]
NEW DELHI: Nearly 12% of spice samples tested by Indian authorities didn’t pass quality and safety checks and standards, based on data from the Right to Information Act. This news comes as several countries have taken steps due to contamination concerns with popular spice brands. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested […]
NEW DELHI: India’s food safety authorities have launched a new project to address the rising issue of microplastic contamination in food. This initiative follows a report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which highlighted the presence of microplastics in common food items like sugar and salt. The Food Safety and Standards Authority […]
Explore how Indian and Middle East cuisines have evolved through centuries of shared history and cultural interaction. We highlight the impact of Indian spices on traditional Gulf dishes and reflect on the deep culinary connections between our cultures. As India celebrates its Independence Day today, let’s reflect on the vibrant connections that have shaped Indian […]
From boosting heart health to supporting detoxification, beneficial qualities of beetroot and how you can incorporate it into your diet. Its deep-red colour is both cherished and abhorred — the first because it perks up the look of a dish like nothing else, and the latter because if it spills on your clothes the stain […]
Riyadh: The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has discovered troubling efforts to hide or destroy evidence and potential collusion among food inspectors following the recent food poisoning incident in Riyadh. In response, the authority is intensifying its investigations and has pledged that severe accountability measures will be enforced against any negligent officials, including those whose […]
Dubai: The largest ever edition of Gulfood, the benchmark event for the global F&B community kicks off today from 19-23 February, at Dubai World Trade Centre, opening its doors to 150,000 attendees from 190 countries. With an estimated USD 12 billion in international trade deals on the table, an exhibition floor spanning 24 event halls […]
Britain’s Prince William had served up a surprise to hungry citizens when he dished out environment-friendly burgers from a food truck in south London. The heir to the throne, who established the annual Earthshot Prize to aid in the development of solutions to significant environmental problems, distributed “Earthshot Burgers” in a video posted on Sunday […]
The British Airways cabin crew made haste when the meals on a flight from the Caribbean to London went bad; the flight attendants developed a plan B at the airport with limited alternatives and “had to wing it on this occasion.” According to a report, each passenger on the 12-hour flight received a single piece […]
