With most of its business driven by bangus (milkfish) products, the company claims to be the largest farmer, processor, and supplier of milkfish and shrimp in the country.According to the firm’s Senior Export Manager, Mary Grace M. Bingco, a majority of Fisherfarms’ products are being exported. Its key markets are the US, Canada, Australia, and

The decision makers that have now taken office in the European Parliament – along with Ursula von der Leyen’s re-appointment as President of the European Commission – will be expected to pick up key policy and regulatory initiatives on food, nutrition and sustainability.So how will sports drinks be affected?Labelling  ​The European Commission has already thrown

Marlow’s losses exceeded £60m as the business continues to restructure in an alternative and plant-based meat market that’s only recently lost its sales spring. It’s last pre-tax profit was in 2021, when £7.1m was generated. Revenues dropped 6.9% to £204.9m for the year to 31 December 2023, with sales plummeting to a near six-year low.International sales also

— OPINION — Imagine that the phone call comes or an email pops into your inbox — “Sir, we have been contacted by the health authorities and they say our product has been linked to illnesses and deaths. What do we do?” So, what do you do?   Boar’s Head’s CEO, received that call. Now, what has

The FDA reached a significant milestone when it approved its reorganization and created its new unified Human Foods Program (HFP). It is one of the most significant reorganizations in FDA’s history. The new model for field operations and other significant modernization efforts is only days away, with Oct. 1 set as the implementation date. It

An analysis has revealed that self-reported illness appears to have increased when restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic were lifted. The findings come from two reports published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which examined how COVID-19 prevention measures and associated changes in behavior impacted infectious intestinal disease (IID). IID, also called gastroenteritis, can be

Ireland and Canada have donated thousands to support food safety and agriculture trade efforts. Ireland’s donation of €200,000 ($223,000) will support Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) projects and programs that improve access to global and regional markets for developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs). Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, said: “Small-scale farmers

Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, “Keeping Apples Safe in the Packinghouse,” which provides resources on commercial food processing best practices, regulations and related topics. The topic of food safety in apple packing houses came to the forefront in 2014 when a multistate Listeria outbreak was traced to fresh apples. Thirty-five people

Over the past two years, it has become painfully obvious that the enthusiasm for plant-based innovations and especially plant-based meat alternatives have significantly dimmed compared to the pandemic period.According to GlobalData Key Accounts Director for ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand Tim Hill, the number of product launches, patents and deals in this area decreased by

Photo illustration Spread’Em Kitchen Ltd. is recalling Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip because of mold. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed in British Columbia, Canada. About mold in food According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), mold in food can pose serious health risks.