Food Hub

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!