Food

In an effort to increase sustainable food production, the construction of a GigaFarm project in Dubai Food Tech Valley has officially commenced. This project was launched by His Highness Sheikh …

As I sat in Dubai sipping a petit chablis, watching the summer close (yet again, the hottest summer on record), my mind wandered to the inevitable question: What impact is …

This month the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Research Programme, which aims to support “Plant the Emirates,” a national initiative geared towards strengthening the …

The UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (ne’ma) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for international cooperation to tackle food loss …

UAE-headquartered agri-food tech company Future Food Foundry (3F) has announced its investment in Greeneration, a longevity brand company. Greeneration, a specialty greens vertical farm, specialises in growing hyperlocally and supplying …

A new programme for agricultural development has been unveiled in the UAE this month. Dubbed “Plant the Emirates,” the national programme, initiated by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

As the climate crisis heats up, energy demand is also on the rise. Meeting this energy demand sustainably is crucial for securing an equitable, just and livable future.  ESG Mena’s …

The Food Foundation has published its Rethinking Plant-Based Meat Alternatives report, which assesses the environmental and health impacts of plant-based options in the UK and their affordability. The research used …

Agritech business iyris has announced a strategic partnership with Hyma Plastic, a firm specialising in agricultural polyethylene film products in Egypt. The agreement appoints Hyma Plastic as the exclusive manufacturing …