Artificial sweeteners linked to host of digestive diseases, study finds
Artificial sweeteners may be causing long-term digestive diseases and discomfort, according to a new study by Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), in Israel. The study revealed that at…
TV Personality Heather Mills Launches Vegan Brand VBites In Middle East
TV Personality Heather Mills is launching her vegan brand VBites in the Middle East. The company has partnered with Spinneys supermarket, owned by Waitrose, to debut its meatless products in…
Yemoja kicks off industrial scale microalgae production with minimal footprint
Tel Hai, Israel-based marine ingredient start-up Yemoja, has opened the doors of its new plant dedicated to the production of high value microalga
Thriving Dubai show reflects growing confidence of Middle East organic market
Organic producers around the world should take note of the demand for organic food and health products in the Middle East, writes Michael Wale.
Thai Union Group Invests in alternative protein Startup, Flying Spark
Ashdod, Israel-based FoodTech startup Flying Spark and Thai Union Group, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, headquartered in Thailand, are leveraging their expertise and capabilities to develop a strategic…
In the bag: Mushroom Benefit sets out to ‘redefine’ stock category
Netanya, Israel-based start up The Mushroom Benefit Ltd says it wants to redefine the soups, stock, and sauces retail market with the roll put of its innovative line of ‘cuisine…
Glow-getters: Sleep and nutrition top priorities for skincare consumers
Skincare consumers believe sleep and nutrition are the most important factors in their pursuit of a healthy glow, new research has shown.
How these Palestinian organic farmers secured a fair price for their premium olive oil
Michael Wale meets with the founders of a London-Based company helping Palestinian organic olive farmers establish vital export business.
Abu Dhabi on course to develop 100 new organic farms
In a powerful call to action Abu Dhabi is on course to develop 100 new organic farms as part of a wider commitment to sustainable development. Michael Wale visited the Emirate to find…
PepsiCo ‘Greenhouse’ winner Yofix launches clean-label plant-based yoghurt alternative
Israeli start-up Yofix Probiotics – winner of the €100,000 PepsiCo European Nutrition Greenhouse Programme 2018 announced last week – is launching its first dairy-free, soy-free yogurt alternative, with three fruit…