Food Hub

Discover delicious flavors and culinary traditions from across MENA and Asia at MNATION’s Food Hub. We share stories on cuisine, food manufacturing and agriculture across the Global South!

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How Collaboration in the Global South is Cultivating Agricultural Resilience

From Nairobi to the rice paddies of Vietnam, a quiet revolution is underway. The Global South is rewriting the rules of agricultural resilience —through homegrown innovation, deep regional partnerships, and the power of South-South collaboration.

April, 2025

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The Art of Fusion: How Middle Eastern Chefs Are Redefining Traditional Flavors with Global Techniques

A new wave of Middle Eastern stars like Palestinian Chef Tami Samimi is blending traditional flavours with techniques like molecular gastronomy and sous-vide, creating fusion dishes that are gaining popularity and setting new culinary standards.

March, 2025

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The Rise of Chinese F&B Chains in Southeast Asia

Faced with intense competition from Western F&B giants at home, Chinese food brands have ventured into Southeast Asia, where they are swiftly gaining market share through a winning combination of affordability, cultural ties, and tech-driven localization.

March, 2025

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Mobile-First Consumers Drive Southeast Asia’s E-Grocery Boom

Southeast Asia's e-grocery market is set for significant growth, driven by mobile-first consumers and affordable internet, but e-retailers must innovate with omnichannel strategies and sustainability to overcome challenges and maintain momentum.

March, 2025

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SE Asia Faces Transboundary Haze Crisis as Fire Hotspots Surge

Persistent dry conditions and climate change is threatening to escalate the transboundary haze crisis across South East Asia.

March, 2025

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Morocco’s Crisis of Drought and Frost Threatens Food Security

Morocco is facing a severe weather crisis, marked by ongoing droughts and intermittent frosts, both of which pose a serious threat to the country’s agricultural sector.

January, 2025

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President Subianto Pledges Golden Indonesia with Launch of Free Meals Program

Indonesia’s new government launched an ambitious project this month to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly ninety million children and pregnant women which is expected to cost up to USD 28 billion over the next five years.

January, 2025

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Merry Muslim Londoners Mark End of Year with Massive Food Bank Drive

In 2024, the United Kingdom faces a stark reality: approximately 3.12 million people are relying on food banks to meet their basic nutritional needs. This figure represents a significant increase from just under 26,000 people in 2008/09, and the latter was during the global economic recession!

December, 2024

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EconomyAugust, 2025

KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

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KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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The Strategic Alliance Agreement and its Ambitions for a Greater Israel

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UAE firms Enercap Holdings and Apex Investments have formed a joint-venture to build 16GWh per year supercap energy storage – which will host the largest capacity in the world.

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