KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Malaysians will soon be able to order healthier breads and food products from Starbucks Malaysia, Kenny Rogers and 7-Eleven stores under a collaboration between Berjaya Corporation Bhd (“Berjaya”) and homegrown natural foods specialist Holista Colltech Ltd. (“Holista”). Australian Securities Exchange-listed Holista, headquartered in Petaling […]
The food bank to be set up by the Cebu City Government addresses more than food security. Cebu City Councilor Alvin Dizon proposed the establishment of a food bank to address food security during disasters and other emergencies, reported Wenilyn B. Sabalo in SunStar Cebu on Oct. 2. City Ordinance 2570, also known as “An […]
THE Cebu City Government will need to allocate P3 million in order to establish a “food bank” aimed to feed affected residents during times of public health emergencies and calamities. Cebu City Councilor Alvin Dizon made the matter known in a proposed resolution he filed before the City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2021. In […]
1 of 4 PHOTO FROM NFF.LINKER.STORE/ PHOTO FROM NFF.LINKER.STORE/ PHOTO FROM NFF.LINKER.STORE/ CHOCOLATE and tea products from the 2021 National Food Fair digital mall — PHOTO FROM NFF.LINKER.STORE/ Order some from the National Food Fair online IN the past, The National Food Fair opened the doors for regional sellers to show off their wares, introducing […]
While 2020 may have been the worst year in recent memory for people, it’s probably the best year for pets because they got to see their hooman (human) 24/7, and got belly rubs most of the time! In 2020, pet adoption increased significantly. This proves that pets make for perfect companions, and are constants in […]
CEBU City Administrator Floro Casas Jr. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, defended catering services provider M&R Food Services, saying it is “legally and financially capable” of supplying packed meals to the City Government. Casas shifted the burden of proof to radio commentator Arturo Barrit, who had filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation […]
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it plans to make labels detailing pesticide use in fruit and vegetables a permanent feature in their marketing, in order to develop awareness of safer growing practices. At a mass labeling exercise for pesticide residue-safe fruit and vegetables at the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal on Sept. 4, Agriculture Secretary […]
RADIO commentator Arturo Barrit has lodged a complaint against the Cebu City Government before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 over the packed meals worth P19.5 million that were bought from a food caterer allegedly “favored” by the City. Barrit is asking the NBI 7 to investigate some Cebu City officials who reportedly earned […]
Cebu City Hall has allegedly bought packed meals amounting to P19.5 million from a “favored” food caterer that’s believed to be underqualified in terms of financial standing. In a public Facebook post, radio commentator Arturo Barrit on Sept. 5, 2021 said the capitalization of the food caterer, M&R Food Services owned by couple Marvin and […]
THE business sector is pressing for the adoption and recognition of global standards in the supply chain to promote product safety and traceability, address pandemic-related risks and challenges and realize a smooth transition to the digital era. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., president of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), called on the government to “seriously consider […]
Exporters are urging the government to implement global product quality compliance standards to improve international trade. Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. in a statement Friday said the use of global supply chain standards would promote product safety and improve business transition to digital systems. Philexport President Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr. during his opening remarks at the GS1 Philippines […]
THE Cebu City Council will summon the officials of Grab, a company that offers food delivery as one of its services, after they reportedly banned their 100 drivers for reasons not yet known to the drivers. However, the drivers had a theory behind their dismissal—they availed themselves of a promo that Grab extended to a […]
LOCAL police in Cebu City will be regularly inspecting small food establishments and even street food vendors to check if they are complying with health protocols, including not allowing dine-in services in their establishments. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is requiring their 11 station commanders to coordinate with barangay officials in their jurisdiction to […]
HONG KONG, Aug 16, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), as well as the International […]
HONG KONG, Aug 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong […]
SMALL BUSINESS Corp. (SB Corp.) said it plans to launch a financing program for food suppliers seeking partnerships with large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in a bid to support food security and accessibility. The Sustaining Trade and Access to Primary Food and Link Enterprises (STAPLES) loan product is aimed at micro-, small-, and medium-sized […]
THE woman who went viral on social media for allegedly refusing to pay the balance of the bill for the food package she ordered is cooking legal action against the online seller for defaming her. Maria Amy Hofileña failed to slap Marjorie Abastas, the online food seller, with fish escabeche, but she is determined to […]
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to meet the United Nations’ (UN) sustainable development goals (SDGs) of ending poverty and achieving zero hunger by 2030 in the country. In a statement, agriculture and fishery industry stakeholders, top government officials and heads of Philippine and the UN’s developmental organizations support the call of the DA […]
SINGAPORE, Jul 13, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – With the release of the United Nations (UN) 2021 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia highlighted the need for the region’s food value chain stakeholders to work together in transforming our food systems to better enable food security, […]
THE GOAL of attaining zero hunger by 2030 is achievable if agricultural production grows much faster than current levels, officials said. In a recent dialogue organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on responsible agricultural investment in food, an official with the Department of Agrarian Reform’s Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development, Director Baltazar T. Cruz, […]