What’s new in food security: 24 January

We round up the top stories in the food industry this week.

A new way to upcycle fish waste

An innovative new fishmeal processing facility in Oregon, USA aims to sell frozen fish products and use the off cuts to produce high protein-content ingredients for pet food and aquaculture markets.

The new US$17.5 million processing facility is a joint venture owned by Scoular, Da Yang Seafood and Bornstein Seafoods. It will launch operations in early 2023 and the company will ensure that every no part of the fish goes to waste.

Based in Nebraska, Scoular is a US $9 billion agribusiness and one of the world’s largest fishmeal and fish oil suppliers in the world. The move is in alignment with its sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce its carbon footprint and maintain long-term sustainability practices.

Prior approval for promotional activities scrappe

Food businesses and supermarkets in Bahrain will no longer need to apply for prior approval or remit a fee for rolling out promotional activities for three months.

The temporary suspension aims to bolster retail activity and was announced by the Consumer Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry. For more information, contact the directorate on 17574991.

Oman lauded for progress in food security

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has praised the Sultanate of Oman for taking significant steps towards improving the country’s food security situation.

According to the latest Global Food Security Index, Oman is ranked 35th in the world. The Sultanate’s score increased by 13.8 points in 2022, making it the most improved country in the world.

Bahraini rotary club spearheads sustainability projects

The Rotary Club of Salmaniya has rolled out a number of projects aimed at educating people about the benefits of growing local produce.

The annual Greenhouse project invited beneficiaries from the Bahrain Down Syndrome Care Centre, Al Rahma Centre, and the Friendship Society for the Blind to plant seeds of various crops in its greenhouse. Participants were taught how grow their own produce and live sustainably.

A holistic farming day was also organised in partnership with local charity, Learn to Grow. The educational day was a hands-on activity day for children to learn about the flora, fauna, and animals in Bahrain.