APAC December 2021 Headline News

All Asia-Pacific

Wonder of fruit waste: Dole targets 2022 commercialisation for high-value upcycled products

Way to go for ‘Waygu’: World-first plant-based wagyu brand details SEA expansion drive

Australia

Plant-based problem? Vegans and vegetarians with taste for processed products more susceptible to depression - study

China

Scrutinising imports: China launches mandatory overseas food manufacturer registration platform to tighten food safety

Hong Kong

Resolve to dissolve: Hong Kong’s Invisible Company aims to replace supermarket flat top plastic bags with water-soluble solution

Malaysia

Sustainability claims: Cargill highlights rising importance of sustainable palm oil on the back of Malaysian investment

New Zealand

GM in NZ: Food industry backs regulator’s push to update regulations amid tech advances

Indonesia

Permission to enter: Indonesia looks to tighten processed food import controls