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Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
Salmon Festival Returns to IKEA This May
Published on 30/04/2025
» Bangkok, April 30, 2025 – IKEA Thailand presents the full flavour of the Salmon Festival, happening from May 1-31, 2025. The event features five special dishes, offering a variety of flavours including both Thai-inspired spicy options and classic Scandinavian-style favourites, all made with premium salmon sourced sustainably from Norway. The menu includes soy marinated salmon, spicy salmon with rice, pineapple sweet chili salmon with rice, salmon steak with stir-fried vegetable rice, and grilled salmon steak with mixed vegetables. Each dish showcases a perfect blend of quality ingredients and creative flavours. Experience fresh, delicious food that is good for the world and the heart, at an affordable price at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant. Customers can also shop for salmon products such as salmon fillets, smoked salmon, and cured salmon at special prices at the Swedish Food Market at IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai, and IKEA Sukhumvit throughout May.
UK anniversary roadshow heads South
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» The British Embassy is holding its “170th Outreach Roadshow and British Fair” in southern Thailand to mark the 170th anniversary of bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Thailand.
No to Land Bridge
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2025
» Re: "Govt presses ahead with Land Bridge", (BP, April 26).
AIT and Fisheries Department Partner for Sustainable Aquaculture
Published on 31/03/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in partnership with Thailand’s Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is working to promote sustainable aquaculture and support the country’s fisheries industry. This collaboration is part of the project titled “Making NbCS in Aquaculture in Southeast Asia Monitoring More Gender Responsive” (GeNA Project), which focuses on enhancing aquaculture practices while ensuring environmental conservation and promoting gender equality.
Thai Union Feedmill targets B10bn revenue by 2030
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/03/2025
» Thai Union Feedmill Plc (TFM), a manufacturer and distributor of animal feed, aims to reach revenue of 10 billion baht by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 11%.
VIV Asia 2025 Opens as Asia’s Premier Agrifood Trade Show
Published on 13/03/2025
» VIV Asia 2025, the leading international trade exhibition for the animal protein production industry, returns with its largest edition to date. The highly anticipated event, co-located with Meat Pro Asia and Horti Agri Next (HAN) Asia, officially opened on 12 March. Running until 14 March 2025, the event brings together global industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of sustainable food production and agribusiness in Asia.
BKK to host Asia's largest seed-to-food trade event
Life, Published on 04/03/2025
» Asia's largest trade show for the livestock, aquaculture, agriculture and food processing industries will be held in Bangkok next week.
Turning the Blackchin Tilapia Crisis into Opportunity
Published on 14/02/2025
» A joint initiative led by the Rubber Authority of Thailand, alongside the Department of Fisheries, private sector partners, and local communities, is transforming the Blackchin tilapia crisis into an opportunity through innovative, research-driven solutions. These coordinated efforts aim to reduce the invasive species’ population, restore ecosystems, and create new economic opportunities.
Thai waters in peril
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thailand's waterways and seas both face ecological crises that could devastate ecosystems, food security, and millions of livelihoods if left unchecked. Two protests this week reflect the urgency of these issues. Small-scale fishermen and environmentalists have gathered at the Senate to oppose an amendment to the Fisheries Act allowing trawlers to sweep clean the sea. Meanwhile, fishermen and aquaculture farmers from 19 provinces have rallied at Government House, demanding the government address the spread of the invasive blackchin tilapia, or pla mor khang dam in Thai, a fish wreaking havoc in river ecosystems across the country.