A Malaysian-invented fruit sticker, called StixFresh, claims to prolong the shelf life and freshness of certain fruits by slowing ripening, as well as reduce microbe attacks.
Market research agency Mintel has identified six new consumer trends that are shaping the Chinese and North Asian consumer landscapes. Within these, health, experience and plastic use are some important key points for food companies to take note of.
Singapore’s “halalpreneur” has resurrected his dream of developing a nationwide chain of Islamic compliant food stores after his hopes were dashed last year.
Gaya Gold has partnered with Ardagh Group to launch a redesigned ice coffee packaging in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) with plans to take it to other Middle Eastern markets.
New Zealand’s largest organic food brand Ceres Organics has a grand vision to make organics ‘available to all’, including several countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Chinese herbal tea manufacturer Jia Duo Bao (JDB) and COFCO has signed a major packaging deal this year, which will see the latter producing 70% of metal cans that JDB needed.
DSM Hydrocolloids, the specialty hydrocolloids arm of Royal DSM, has unveiled new branding for its gellan gum and xanthan gum portfolios, with the firm targeting new opportunities in ‘cross-segment’ applications.
Coca-Cola’s ties with the Chinese health authorities have focused anti-obesity policies on physical activity over regulation of the food and beverage industry, two new studies are claiming.
From Chobani's new coconut-based range of spoonable and drinkable products to US food tech firm JUST aiming to take its plant-based product, JUST Egg, into China, a lot has happened over the past seven days. Here’s a round-up of the top seven global...
Coca-Cola Amatil will stop distributing plastic drinking straws and stirrers in Australia: replacing them with recyclable and biodegradable Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accredited paper straws.
The first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit will take place from February 20 to 22 in Singapore. If you haven't already joined the scores of global delegates who have registered, here are five reasons you can't afford to miss this inaugural event.
Nestlé India has again assured consumers that its Maggi noodles are safe for consumption and do not contain lead, amid an ongoing lawsuit and a reputational crisis that stretches back to 2015.
Melbourne-based The Cannabis Company has released what it calls the ‘world’s first ever gin distilled using cannabis terpenes’, which sold out its first batch within just three days.
The growing importance of adhering to international food safety standards for Japanese firms, along with the latest developments at PT Kaneka, Megmilk Snow Brand and Calbee feature in our latest Japan round-up.
Nestlé has opened the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, which carries the main objective of researching and developing ‘functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions’.
Japanese food firms have a high understanding of food safety controls, however, most were following their own set of standards and were not familiar with international guidelines, Nigel Asai, HACCP Japan chief, told FoodNavigator-Asia.
As governments across the world grapple with the problem of expanding waistlines, a tax on drinks containing sugar continues to be thrust into public discourse and promoted as a key strategy to tackle the complex and costly problem of obesity, writes...
Following the recent establishment of its first overseas factory in Indonesia, Mengniu continues to grow its international footprint, with its Oceania centre set for completion this year.
Poultry producer Ingham’s implemented the use new state-of-the-art demand planning software to manage its large volume of demand and orders across the festive season in Australia and New Zealand.
Leading brands Designs For Health, which recently expanded to Australia, and Asian outfit Nature’s Farm, which also boast retail operations, will share exclusive market and consumer insights at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore next...
Japan dairy giant Megmilk Snow Brand will be investing US$35mn (JPY4bn) into consolidating the production functions of its existing plants with an eye on efficiency and optimisation.
JD.com and Mitsubishi Chemical have joined forces to launch what they deem the largest “plant factory” in China, which is based on hydroponic technology.
Chinese industry efforts to improve the nutritional quality of beverages, the nation’s infant nutrition trends and growing demand for Aussie wine feature in our monthly review.
India’s food processing sector is only at 10% of its full potential, according to an expert at the World Bank who claims it is lagging behind other emerging markets.
Australia has launched a new action plan that looks to undertake the challenge of addressing non-tariff barriers to its export markets worldwide, especially with regard to food and beverage products.
From sugar taxes to plastic waste bans, we bring you six regulation and policy updates that look set to heavily influence the APAC food industry in 2019, with the help of insights from major brands, academics and trade associations.
From eco-packaging to plant-based proteins and yet more sugar reduction, we take a look at the five top trends that will shape the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2019, with insights from some of the region’s biggest brands.
Amongst the boundless opportunities within the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry, we bring you three emerging markets that are showing significant potential for growth into 2019.
New Zealand Maori trust Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Trust has partnered with Chinese hemp specialists Jinzhou Qiaopai Biotech with an eye on the New Zealand hemp market.
We look at the top 10 Middle East stories of 2018, featuring developments in major food brands, to the use of blockchain technology, and regulatory changes.
The Vietnamese food processing industry has experienced rapid growth over the past five years, and expects further expansion as it targets additional foreign investments.
A reward system is effective in motivating farmers to provide rice farming data, as seen in the case of Indonesian rural farmers, according to e-commerce giant Amazon.
In our year-end round up of the most-read stories relating to food science and research this year, we recap studies and discoveries from India, China, Korea and more.
The Chinese beverage industry has proposed to make beverages “a medium of good nutrition” during an annual conference attended by major industry players.
In our year-end round up of the top 10 stories relating to food safety and security this year, we recap the Philippines rice crisis, dairy adulteration in India and honey adulteration in Australia and more.
‘MedDairy’ diet also boosts cognitive and mood functions, researchers find
Tasty and healthy, the Mediterranean diet is acknowledged by many to be one of the more pleasant ways to stay in rude cardiovascular health. Now cheese-lovers are bound to rejoice after researchers in Australia discovered that adding dairy to the typically...
The use of fortified rice will be mandatory in all midday meal schemes, and public nutrition programmes under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in India by December 2019.
Demographic changes and the increasing health challenges seen in Saudi Arabia will provide new opportunities for food and beverage growth, but firms have been warned that brand loyalty may be a thing of the past.
New Zealand looks set to introduce a new national food standard for organic production next year, with the nation currently one of only two top 25 organic markets globally that does not have a mandatory regulation.
Here we list the most-read policy and regulations stories published throughout the year, featuring developments from Malaysia, Australia, India, New Zealand and more.
Dubai-based International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF) will exchange its knowledge, expertise and develop mechanisms for technical work with two other agencies, in order to promote the global halal trade.
