Mondelēz has built its latest technical center in Asia in Thane, India, to develop new snack products and improve consumer science, packaging and productivity.
We take a look at the latest findings in food science, including the effects of sugar tax, underutilised foods, ultraprocessed foods consumption and more.
The global halal certification system is increasing costs for manufacturers, largely due to the lack of international alignment, according to the State of the Islamic Economy Report 2018/19.
Majid Al Futtaim, a Dubai-based conglomerate which operates supermarkets as part of its business, is partnering with online store Wadi Grocery to build its presence in Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce space.
Here's a recap of our 10 most read F&B stories in October, featuring the latest on Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Nestle, Milo in Malaysia, traceability in China, animal testing and more.
Leaders of the Philippines sugar industry are requesting that the government completely suspend the second phase implementation of the controversial Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law in view of the country’s high inflation rate.
Amano Enzyme has developed a new enzyme that improves the solubility of proteins at lower pH levels, helping manufacturers develop fruity protein shakes and other beverages without some of the technical issues that can occur once the pH drops below a...
Once the “biggest skeptic” of how blockchain technology could benefit the food and beverage industry, Frank Yiannas, the VP of food safety for Walmart, says he experienced a near “religious conversion” after working with IBM to digitize the food supply...
China has taken the top spot amongst global online grocery markets expected to lead the sector by 2023 while Japan, South Korea and Australia are all within the top 10, according to research by food and grocery research authority Institute of Grocery...
Scientists in Malaysia are looking to replace the world's Big Four crops with under-utilised options to help solve global food security issues, especially in Asia.
Companies seeking to commercialise a probiotic product across the globe face a 'daunting task', which is why trade association the International Probitics Association (IPA) is vowing not to let up in its efforts to achieve a more consistent...
More than 80% of the world is failing to meet even the lowest recommended intakes of DHA and EPA, revealing why bringing together industry, acadmics and policymakers at our first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore is sorely needed.
Malaysia will impose an excise sugar tax on sugar-sweetened beverages starting April 1 2019, in an effort to combat rising overweight and obesity levels in the country - but experts are less than optimistic about its efficacy.
From Kellogg's new joyböl smoothie bowls for "deskfast" to Novozyme's strong performance over nine months and what you should know about China's cross-border e-commerce sector, a lot has happened over the past seven days. Here’s...
Singaporean e-commerce firm honestbee has opened habitat by honestbee — its first brick-and-mortar outlet — diversifying its once fully online business to "be closer to customers".
Fiscal incentives like a sugar tax and lower-sugar subsidies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption are unlikely to be effective, a new Singapore study reveals.
All alcohol sold in Australia and New Zealand will be legally required to carry a pregnancy warning label, as agreed upon by the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation.
Flavour and fragrance major Givaudan’s new centre in Jakarta will allow the company to focus more on formulating products for local consumers—with more emphasis on Muslims.
New food and beverage (F&B) companies will ‘only’ have to fill in 200 data fields, versus the previous 845 from next year, revealed Singapore Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry (MTI) Chee Hong Tat.
We take a look at the latest policy news making the headlines, including new rice rules in the Philippines and stricter managerial standards in Singapore.
California-based start-up Lotus Trolley Bag is aiming to tackle the issue of plastic waste in Australia, after claiming to have eliminated ‘37 million plastic bags in the last year’ in the United States.
The Indian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all states to conduct a ‘special drive’ to ensure the safety and quality of milk and milk products ahead of Deepavali, amid plunging public confidence in products....
Israel’s Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon, Minister of Agriculture Uri Ariel, the Israel Farmers Association, and the Association of Cattle Breeders signed a reform agreement on the dairy market on October 29.
The Dairy Australia Greater China Scholarship Programme welcomed professionals from China’s dairy industry to Australia this year to learn more about the ‘world’s best’ dairy industry.
Increased involvement and commitment of food companies’ upper management in food safety processes is now a required factor under the latest 2018 versions of Singapore food safety standards SS444 and SS ISO 22000.
Coca-Cola Australia has emphasised that its latest release, the coffee-cola combination Batch Blends, is designed for the 'adult palate', and is fully in line with its sugar reduction health targets.
Current trends and innovations for sweets and snacks in the MENA region take over Dubai Trade Centre in what is becoming a growing and significant market for confectioners.
With the Indian organic products market expected to hit up to US$1.7 bn (INR120 bn) by 2020, LT Foods has upped investments into its organic arm Nature Bio Foods Ltd (NBFL) by US$19.6 mn (INR1.4 bn).
The Australian Green Tea Co-operative is planting rising numbers of green tea to keep up with Asia’s demand for it, in collaboration with Japanese tea company Kunitaro.
From ethnic flavor trends to infant gut microbiotas and acquisition news from Doehler and Kerry, a lot has happened over the past seven days. Here’s a round-up of the top seven global food and beverage news items to get you updated!
In Jakarta, Indonesia, China's largest dairy company, Yili Group, held a product launch event on October 23 which heralded the company’s entrance into the Indonesian market.
Online grocery is on an ‘unstoppable march’ in Asia, but the Tetra Pak Index 2018 report has identified four different rates of development across the region.
Food companies have been warned to avoid fancy ‘nicknames’ for rice as suggested retail prices (SRPs) are implemented in the Philippines, in a move that the government hopes will alleviate the country’s rising food troubles.
China’s e-commerce snack giant plans to target specific shoppers, including pregnant women, athletes and seniors, with customized products to battle the slowdown of the domestic nut snacks market.
In our top five stories trending on social media this month, we feature brands under fire for plastic waste, the Japan firms banning testing on animals and the latest on Nestle Malaysia’s production expansion plans.
