Southeast Asia radius
Thailand’s neighbours leapfrog Japan to become biggest export markets
Strong demand from other Asean countries should see 8% growth for Thai agriculture and food exports this year.
Archives for August 2, 2017
Far East liquor firms top list of most valuable Asian F&B companies
Baiju liquor producer Kweichow Moutai has been named Asia’s leading food and beverage manufacturer in an analysis of market capitalisations in the region.
New Zealand
Support for sugar tax remains constant among Kiwis
The number of Kiwis in favour of a tax on sugary drinks has hardly changed in the last year, after a new poll revealed that two thirds of respondents continue to support such a move.
Lack of diverse diets affecting mental development of children in rural India
A lack of dietary diversity is affecting the motor, language and social skills of children in one of India's poorest states.
Chinese officials crack down on food-safety rumours
Chinese food inspectors must become more transparent in a bid to control food-safety rumours circulating on social media.
Azelis acquires Chemcolour
Azelis has agreed to fully acquire Chemcolour, a leading food ingredients provider in Australia and New Zealand.