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Planning for the summer months ahead? While you’re working on that summer bod and getting ready for some fun at the beach – don’t forget to add some refreshing salads to your meals to stay healthy! Salads are a nutrition powerhouse and can be a good way to get...

The classic centerpiece at the festive table, turkey is a poultry meat with good health credentials, making it a worthy inclusion, whatever the time of year. Native to North America, turkey is a large poultry bird. Roasted whole or as a ‘crown’, it is traditionally served with stuffing and...

What is yellow and white and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Eggs! Alright, the riddle may be cheesy, but that’s beside the point. Eggs are just incredible! They are a good source of protein and contain important nutrients. Eggs are also a versatile pantry staple: top...

Did you know that a third of food produced for human consumption is either lost or wasted worldwide? Food loss specifically refers to food wasted during harvest and retail, which accounts for 14% of total world food production, as opposed to food waste at the consumer level, which accounts...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an investment of up to USD15 million to expand the reach of discount retail chain DALI Stores in the Philippines with the aim of increasing access to groceries for low-income people and creating more jobs. “Almost half of households in the Philippines are moderately or severely...

A working group comprising representatives from Food Industry Asia (FIA), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Singapore Manufacturing Federation, local food e-commerce and food delivery platforms, as well as supermarkets, has established the world’s first comprehensive set of food safety standards in e-commerce. The guidelines focus on key stages and activities...

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s top hotel companies has announced a partnership with VietHarvest’s food rescue program to cut down on food waste and feed communities most in need in Vietnam. Last June, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Action on Poverty (AOP)...

AllDay Supermarket, the Philippines’ fastest growing supermarket operator is taking its customer service and experiences to newer heights, introducing the country’s first fully automated supermarket grocery assistant and product promoter, “Addie the Supermarket Service Robot”. Addie, the service robot patrols the supermarket, checking in on shoppers and guiding them...

The month of February is not only reserved for the beloved Valentine Day celebrations, it’s also the month dedicated to American Heart Month where organizations like the American Heart Association shine the spotlight on heart disease. It was declared so by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. During National Heart Month, everyone...

We sure do love our hotdogs, don’t we! The very thought of hot dogs conjures images of fun like ball park games, picnics and backyard barbecues with friends. Whatever the celebration, the bottom line is hot dogs hit the grill anytime and anywhere and they are an easy meal...