GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in March

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Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in March, featuring sugar-free Milo, alternative meat demand in China, Malaysia's sugar tax postponement and more.

Read more about sugar-free Milo, alternative meat demand in China, Malaysia's sugar tax postponement and more in our 10 most read APAC F&B stories for March.

 

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Top 10 stories for March
Top 10 stories for March

Read more about sugar-free Milo, alternative meat demand in China, Malaysia's sugar tax postponement and more in our 10 most read APAC F&B stories for March.

 

Click through the gallery to see them all.

Healthier Milo: Nestlé Thailand invests US$6.6m in world-first 'no added sugar' beverage version
Healthier Milo: Nestlé Thailand invests US$6.6m in world-first 'no added sugar' beverage version

Nestlé Thailand has invested THB200m (US$6.6m) in its world-first no-sucrose version of Milo, in response to the country's sugar reduction policy.

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China tops the US in embracing plant-based and clean meat products: Study
China tops the US in embracing plant-based and clean meat products: Study

More well-educated and high income Chinese city-dwellers are embracing plant-based and clean meat as a healthier, more nutritious, and exciting option.

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Malaysia sugar tax: Implementation postponed to July, limits raised for milk-based drinks
Malaysia sugar tax: Implementation postponed to July, limits raised for milk-based drinks

Malaysia has announced the postponement of its sugar tax implementation date by three months, as well as an increase in the sugar content limit for milk-based beverages.

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Halal chocolate: All Ferrero factories to be Muslim-friendly within next few years
Halal chocolate: All Ferrero factories to be Muslim-friendly within next few years

Chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero will make all of its factories worldwide halal within the next few years, said a company representative.

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GALLERY: Environmentally-friendly packaging from Japan
GALLERY: Environmentally-friendly packaging from Japan

From recycled PET bottles to paper packaging, we look at some of the environmentally-friendly food and beverage packaging from Japan.

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Nestle Malaysia faces US$34mn lawsuit over allegations of unauthorised QR code usage
Nestle Malaysia faces US$34mn lawsuit over allegations of unauthorised QR code usage

Nestle Malaysia has been slapped with a written summons over the alleged ‘unauthorised and/or unlawful’ use of a QR code by a technology company, which is suing for the sum of RM139mn (US$34mn).

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Sweet treats: Four top trends from Japan’s dessert and confectionery sectors
Sweet treats: Four top trends from Japan’s dessert and confectionery sectors

From ice cream on a roll, to high-cocoa content chocolate, here are four trends currently shaping Japan’s confectionery and dessert categories as seen at the recent FoodEx Japan show.

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Smart cap solution: Danone uses packaging innovation to make personalisation more accessible
Smart cap solution: Danone uses packaging innovation to make personalisation more accessible

Danone's collaboration with Israeli smart packaging start-up Water.io promises offer personalisation through everyday consumer goods by allowing users to track their hydration levels.

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Trace what matters: Is Blockchain the solution to food safety, quality and brand reputation?
Trace what matters: Is Blockchain the solution to food safety, quality and brand reputation?

Blockchain technology is now a commonly discussed topic in the food manufacturing industry, but what tangible benefits can it deliver? In this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we zoom in on this topic to assess its potential across food safety, quality and retail.

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China fights fake food: Authorities vow to 'bankrupt' firms responsible and 'reward' whistle blowers
China fights fake food: Authorities vow to 'bankrupt' firms responsible and 'reward' whistle blowers

Chinese authorities are trying to reduce the prevalence of fake food by imposing heavier penalties on manufacturers and sellers until "they are made bankrupt".

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