Majid Al Futtaim is expanding its food rescue programme ‘Feed the Future’ for Ramadan. The company will leverage brands across its business to reduce food waste and manage surplus. It …
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The Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme (RAVP) receives 158 applications from over 18 countries
The Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme (RAVP), an initiative spearheaded by Goumbook, has announced that it has received 158 registrations from over 18 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and…
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ne’ma, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, has announced the launch of its nationwide Ramadan campaign, “Count Your ne’ ma.” The initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage…
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Dubai Municipality has launched ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’, an initiative aimed at supporting citizen farmers and promoting local agriculture to increase local production and enhance food security in the…
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Bloomspoon has launched its plantable cutlery concept in Dubai, which it says is the first of its kind in the world. The company’s utensils are biodegradable and made from wheat…
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The UAE Food Bank has launched a meal distribution initiative for the holy month of Ramadan. Through collaborative efforts with partners, the bank aims to gather and distribute over five…
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Food waste: Part of a connected cycle that threatens food security in the MENA
In recent years, food production and availability challenges have multiplied in the MENA, driven by a number of crises. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war have all…
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AgriClimate tech company Iyris partners with Magrabi Agriculture
AgriClimate Tech company iyris (formerly RedSea) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Magrabi Agriculture, it has been announced. The strategic MoU covers sales of iyris’ technologies to Magrabi…
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Bare Foods Global has announced it is bringing the Meatless Mondays initiative to 20 schools across the UAE. Meatless Mondays, a movement which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, began…
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Saudi Food Bank and Kiri partner to provide 20,000 meals during Ramadan
Non-profit organisation The Saudi Food Bank (Et’aam) is partnering with Kiri, a part of the Bel Group, for the “Iftar fast breaking program,” a Ramadan initiative. This year, it will…