UNITED NATIONS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to be in New York this week to lead Pakistan’s delegation to a ministerial-level meeting on global food security aimed at responding to the escalating food prices across the world in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who convened […]
food
Ukraine war pushes world food prices to record high
Paris: World food prices hit an all-time high in March following Russia’s invasion of agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, a UN agency said on Friday, adding to concerns about the risk of hunger around the world. The disruption in export flows resulting from the February 24 invasion and international sanctions against Russia has spurred fears of a […]
Pakistan joins international community to reduce food loss and waste
BEIJING: In a concerted effort to grapple with the worsening food loss and waste and ensure global food security, officials and experts from various countries including Pakistan and international organizations gathered at the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste (ICFLW) held at China’s east city of Jinan. In a video speech to […]
Balance the reds with the greens
A balanced diet comprises food items from five food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein) that are known to deliver all necessary nutrients that an individual requires. A balanced diet not only helps in maintaining health but it also helps to lower the risk of diseases. Dietary guidelines around the world explain that all […]
India food delivery giant Zomato kicks off $1.3bn IPO
Food delivery giant Zomato on Wednesday launched its much-anticipated IPO to raise 93.75 billion rupees ($1.3 billion), India’s biggest this year and the first of a series of public listings by tech unicorns. Zomato — which counts subsidiaries of Uber and Jack Ma’s Ant Group among its existing shareholders — is one of the country’s […]
Indian food delivery giant Zomato eyes $1.3bn IPO
Indian food delivery giant Zomato announced plans Thursday to raise 93.75 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) via an initial public offering, the latest firm to take advantage of a strong rally in local equities. Zomato and rival Swiggy — both of whose delivery riders are ubiquitous in Indian cities — are the two biggest players in […]
Senate sub-committee approves ‘Islamabad Food Safety Bill 2021’
The Senate’s sub-committee on Interior Tuesday unanimously approved the ‘Islamabad Food Safety Bill 2021’ that would be presented to the main body for onward submission in the Upper House of the Parliament. Senator Fawzia Arshad moved the bill in the Senate to look into the lacunas and suggest amendments with consultation of the Ministry of […]
UK supermarket Morrisons set for mega takeover
The UK supermarket sector, which has benefitted hugely from a shift to online shopping during the pandemic, is set for a further shakeup with Morrisons heading for a multi-billion-pound takeover. Britain’s fourth biggest supermarket on Saturday said it had accepted a £6.3-billion ($8.7-billion, 7.3-billion-euro) takeover offer from a consortium of investment groups. And on Monday, […]
Major Swedish supermarket chain hit by cyberattack
One of Sweden’s biggest supermarket chains said Saturday it had to temporarily close around 800 stores nationwide after a cyberattack blocked access to its checkouts. “One of our subcontractors was hit by a digital attack, and that’s why our checkouts aren’t working any more,” Coop Sweden, which accounts for around 20 percent of the sector, […]
Major Swedish supermarket chain hit by cyberattack
One of Sweden’s biggest supermarket chains said Saturday it had to temporarily close around 800 stores nationwide after a cyberattack blocked access to its checkouts. “One of our subcontractors was hit by a digital attack, and that’s why our checkouts aren’t working any more,” Coop Sweden, which accounts for around 20 percent of the sector, […]