Read more on palm oil in India and China, halal in Malaysia, hemp in India and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2021.
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Read more on palm oil in India and China, halal in Malaysia, hemp in India and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2021.
Click through the gallery to see them all.
Malaysian palm oil is expected to see a rise in demand from India and China this year as economies gradually open up and local stocks diminish, but the industry must improve logistics and digital reach to effectively capitalise, according to industry experts.
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The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is improving the recognition of foreign halal certification bodies by adding on-pack QR codes and new training, moves that come in the wake of a high-profile meat scandal.
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Upcoming hemp regulations set by the Food Safety and Security Authority of India (FSSAI) will be a crucial turning point for the local hemp and cannabis sector, unlocking its potential for use in the 'next wave' food and beverage products.
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Almost half (49.7%) of Chinese consumers surveyed say they were willing to sample cell-based meats, but almost as many (47.2%) said they would not wish to eat it regularly.
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China has implemented mandatory traceability requirements for all food products transported via cold chain, including dairy products, fruits and drinks, in an expansion of its efforts to prevent COVID-19 from entering the country via imported foods.
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Italian frozen fruit snack company Frutteto will start manufacturing part of its products in Japan, its largest market, and is on-track to launch in China this year.
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South Korea is promoting measures overseas to stop the 'misidentification' of Chinese food products as Korean, a policy likely prompted on the back of a recent kimchi feud with China.
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The South Korean government has published a notice on the banning of food imports made of or containing ruminant meat, such as beef, mutton and sheep, from 36 countries with a history of mad cow disease.
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Plant-based food tech start up Next Gen is making its global debut by launching its consumer brand TiNDLE in Singapore this March.
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China plant-based meat start-up Hey Maet is working to switch its production strategy to 'next gen' high moisture extrusion, which could help reduce the number of ingredients in its products.
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