Read more on low-GI bread in Malaysia, EU called out for 'discriminatory' palm oil policies, rise in South Korea processed food purchases and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2022.
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Read more on low-GI bread in Malaysia, EU called out for 'discriminatory' palm oil policies, rise in South Korea processed food purchases and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2022.
Click through the gallery to see them all.
A four year-long research and development (R&D) project has led to launch of a new low-GI bread range in Malaysia – one of several South East nations battling surges in obesity and diabetes.
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An Italian supply chain expert has slated the European Union for its 'discriminatory' policies against palm oil, highlighting the impossibility of finding an alternative for the commodity in the short term.
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A recent South Korean government survey has revealed a significant boost in processed food sales over the past year, with both the number of purchases and frequency on the rise.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has issued new, stricter standards to govern the use of recycled plastic for food packaging after facing pushback from a group of concerned scientific experts.
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Hong Kong 3D food printing firm Alt Farm is eyeing China and Australia as its first key target markets, revealing it hopes to launch a prototype plant-based A5 Wagyu Beef product in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Maintaining price parity and maximising taste are two key priorities when formulating healthy and plant-based products, according to exclusive insights revealed by Nestle's Malaysia and Singapore CEO Juan Aranols.
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The Indian food regulator is being urged to include on-pack 'warning labels' for sugar, salt and fats as part of its upcoming health star rating system for packaged foods.
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Supermarket-bought imported seafood has been identified as the main source of seafood adulteration in Singapore, with calls for new technology to tackle the problem.
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Beer heavyweight Heineken has highlighted increased experimentation and what it calls 'easy-drinking beers' as fast-growing category trends within the alcoholic beverages sector in Asia, and expects these to expand even further in the coming year.
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A new APAC-focused investment fund says it can create a 'massive impact' by supporting firms targeting large-scale animal-based industries, including plant-based, cell-cultured and fermentation outfits.
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