England’s wine producers are betting on exports to sustain growth after domestic sales leveled off, as this year’s record-warm summer promises one of the best harvests in decades. Sparkling wines from southern England are already gaining global recognition — with Nyetimber becoming the first non-French label to win the top sparkling wine prize at the
Matcha, the vibrant green Japanese tea once niche outside its homeland, is now a global obsession — and it’s creating a supply crisis. From Starbucks lattes in London to Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Singapore, the powdered tea is everywhere, fueled by TikTok trends and post-pandemic tourism to Japan. But with this newfound fame comes growing
Marine fisheries across the globe show a mixed picture of recovery and overexploitation, according to a new Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report launched at the UN Ocean Conference. The 2025 edition of the Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources reveals that while nearly two-thirds (64.5%) of global fish stocks are within biologically
A long-term shift toward drier conditions is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods across the globe. Known as aridification, this gradual drying trend now affects 2.3 billion people and 40% of Earth’s land, with serious implications for agriculture and water systems—especially in the U.S. From California’s Central Valley to the Great Plains, often called the world’s breadbasket,
Farmers around the world use nearly four million tonnes of pesticides every year to protect crops from pests. While these chemicals help boost food production, they also harm the environment and lead to pests becoming resistant over time, making them harder to control. A team of researchers, led by Professor Gen-ichiro Arimura from Tokyo University
The European Union is preparing to unveil a package of support measures for its struggling wine sector, which is facing a series of challenges, including falling consumption, climate change impacts, and the potential for US tariffs after Donald Trump’s return to the White House. EU agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen confirmed that the European Commission is
The global rice industry is on the cusp of transformation, driven by shifting consumer preferences, advancements in technology, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As one of the leading rice distributors in the UAE and key regional markets, Gautam Rice is uniquely positioned to navigate these changes while setting a benchmark for the industry. Reflecting
Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietnam, forcing roasters such as Nestle to raise prices and consumers to hunt for cheaper brews amid the cost-of-living crisis. Spiking prices will benefit farmers with the crop this year, but challenge traders who face crippling
Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, recently welcomed Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the UAE for the unveiling of a project update one year on from the announcement of the Gates Foundation and UAE Partnership on agriculture innovation and food system transformation
Faircraft, a French startup focusing on lab-grown leather through cellular agriculture, has raised €15 million in a funding round led by investors including Kindred Ventures, Cap Horn, BPI, Alliance for Impact, and Entrepreneur First. The capital will support scaling production, team expansion, and technological advancements to meet growing demand for sustainable leather alternatives. Said Haïkel
