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Sarawak targets 60,000 cattle by 2030, to boost food security - Dr Rundi
The Sun Daily
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June 5, 2025
SERIAN: Sarawak aims to produce 60,000 cattle by 2030, in an effort to improve the state’s self-sufficiency level (SSL) and food security. Sarawak Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom,...
Student-led challenge helping to fight food insecurity on N.C. campus
Spectrum News - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports 1.2 million people in the state are experiencing food insecurity, including college students trying to focus on their classes. A community college is using its...
Our goal is to present a standardised net zero certification which is sector agnostic: Mahesh Ramanujam
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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June 5, 2025
Mahesh Ramanujam, president & CEO, Global Network for Zero (GNFZ).In a move poised to redefine sustainability benchmarks in the hospitality sector, the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ), an international organisation working towards accelerating the...
Dr Rundi: Livestock sector transformation key to building S’wak’s sustainable agro-economy, boost SSL
Borneo Post
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June 5, 2025
(From second left) Dr Rundi, Abdul Aziz and other officials inspect the finished products during their stop at the Sara-Bif corned beef factory. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (June 5): Sarawak is setting its sights on transforming its livestock...
Zomato, Swiggy Stocks Jump Up To 11% In Two Days; Who’s Winning The Food Delivery Race?
News18
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June 5, 2025
Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 13:45 IST Shares of online food-delivery cum quick-commerce-space – Eternal (formerly known as Zomato) and Swiggy rallied up to 6% on Thursday Swiggy Vs Eternal SharesFood Delivery Stocks Rally: Shares of online...
Food insecurity on the rise in the Roaring Fork Valley
Aspen Public Radio - Colorado
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June 5, 2025
On Tuesday, volunteers at Food Bank of the Rockies’ mobile food pantry in El Jebel doled out bags of groceries to a line of cars moving through the parking lot. On an average day, they see around 180 cars, serving as many as 600 people throughout...
Finnish Nordic Foodtech VC hits €40 million first close on €80 million fund to invest in tech for food and agriculture industries
EU Startups
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June 5, 2025
Helsinki-based Nordic Foodtech VC, an early-stage investor based in the Nordics, has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40 million, with the final target size for the fund being €80 million. This second fund is backed by...
FG engages Japan for $110 million food security loan
Nairametrics
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June 5, 2025
The Federal Government has deepened its engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to advance the implementation of a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan facility aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s food...
Industry leaders expects RBI to take a balanced approach on rate cut and inflation; 25 bps cut is imminent
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 5, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is underway in Mumbai, the most of the Industry leaders ANI spoke with, across sectors are expressing optimism of a 25 basis points...
Women in India’s informal sector are fighting for better working conditions
D+C Development and Cooperation
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But the story of women working in India’s informal sector is not just one of economic hardship – it is a story of courage, resistance, unity and determination. For more than 50 years now, women in India have been teaming up to support each other...
Hospitality industry risks collapse: sector ranks bottom for wages as one-third operate at a loss
Retail Times
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June 5, 2025
Following reports that a third of hospitality businesses are now operating at a loss thanks to recent tax hikes, new research has revealed that the sector also ranks bottom for UK wages. Besides the financial pressure on hospitality firms, UK...
World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in Action
Jamaica Observer
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June 5, 2025
From using smartphone apps that track product recalls in real-time to relying on barcodes and QR codes for food traceability, consumers today have access to more data than ever before. (Photo: freepik) Every time we partake of a meal, we place a...
RBI seen leaning toward 25 bps cut as industry calls for growth-inflation balance
Asianet Newsable
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June 5, 2025
As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is underway in Mumbai, the most of the Industry leaders ANI spoke with, across sectors are expressing optimism of a 25 basis points repo rate cut, while some also have a...
The Dirty Truth About 'Clean' Food: What the Organic Ground Beef Recall Reveals
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 5, 2025
The recent public health alert involving organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods Market has raised serious questions about the safety and reliability of so-called 'clean' foods. Despite carrying the prestigious USDA organic label, this incident...
Yum Brands Upgraded To 'Buy' At Goldman Sachs On Industry-Leading Growth, Digital Push
Asianet Newsable
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June 5, 2025
The retail sentiment for the stock remained in the 'neutral' zone. Goldman Sachs on Wednesday upgraded its rating on Yum! Brands (YUM) stock to 'Buy' from 'Neutral,' citing strong projected growth and operational efficiencies. According to a...
Learning, adaptability ‘key to success in hotel industry’
Gulf Today
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June 5, 2025
Many times over have we heard about humility and being a man-for-others as ingredients for success – even as success could be taken mundanely since mankind is human and definitely not naturally divine. These, again, resonated from the third...
Stakeholders Urge EFSA Reform to Boost EU Agri-Food Competitiveness
Seed World
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June 5, 2025
Euroseeds, alongside a coalition of major business and agri-food industry stakeholders, has issued an open letter urging swift and targeted improvements to the performance of the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA). Representing thousands of food...
DTI launches creative industry directory during food festival
Business World
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June 4, 2025
WHILE the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) Food Festival may have ended its May 30 to June 1 run last week at SM Megamall, its impacts will be long-felt. While the DTI gave their booths for free to 250 micro, small and medium enterprises...
Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins
KrASIA
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June 5, 2025
A plate of spicy shredded potatoes for RMB 3 (USD 0.40), winter melon and pork meatballs for RMB 6 (USD 0.80), and stir-fried chicken with Sichuan peppercorns for RMB 9 (USD 1.30). These prices have caught the attention of diners in Beijing, where...
Pig sector warns of huge risk as audit confirms UK biosecurity failings
Farming UK
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June 5, 2025
A damning report on the UK’s lack of readiness for a major animal disease outbreak has alarmed the pig sector, which says it confirms serious concerns over biosecurity and under-resourced response systems. The National Audit Office (NAO) review...