Kuwait police discover thousands of bottles of smuggled Scotch
Authorities in Kuwait have foiled an attempt to smuggle some 4,000 bottles of Scotch whisky into the country.
Archives for September 5, 2017
Man United and Malaysian halal e-tailer kick off global partnership
Manchester United and Aladdin Group, the owner of Malaysian Halal e-commerce retailer AladdinStreet, signed a global partnership deal in March.
Will AmazonFresh disrupt Australia's bricks-and-mortar market?
After months of industry speculation, American e-commerce giant Amazon finally confirmed in March that it will expand into Australia by the end of 2018.
VITAFOODS ASIA 2017
Personalised nutrition in Asia Pacific: 'Industry is now at a tipping point'
New players in the market and groundbreaking technology will lead to a wave of personalised nutrition innovation across Asia, according to a panel of experts at Vitafoods Asia.
Vitafoods Asia 2017
Market entry to China 'like hosting the Olympics' — you need at least four years
Supplement firms looking to set up shop in China should not buy into local businesses’ promises of guan xi (connections), and should be mindful that it could take up to four years of preparation to enter the market.
McDonald’s UAE bucks trend as customers spurn healthy food
McDonald’s may have been introducing healthier options to its global menus, but there has been little interest in items beyond burgers and fries in the UAE.
New show aims to boost Japan's food exports
The Japanese government is backing moves to boost food exports by supporting a new trade show – Japan’s Food Export Fair – being held next month in Chiba.
Cross-border e-commerce pursues dramatic growth, but can it continue?
The sheer scale of demand for Australian and New Zealand goods in China has been revealed in a striking report—though indications suggests that cross-border e-commerce might soon have reached its peak.
American corn promoters make a charge into Saudi grain industry
Saudi Arabia has imported roughly twice as much American corn and associated products this year due to a change in government policy and more competitive prices for the commodity.
Qatar in decent shape despite Saudi-backed blockade
Qatar's government has “effectively” protected the economy against sanctions imposed by neighbouring countries, according to an International Monetary Fund official.
Dubai to grow halal investment by targeting investors at airport
An airport in Dubai has released a “first-of-its-kind” guide to halal investment in a bid to tempt travellers to contribute to the emirate’s effort to become the hub of the Islamic economy by 2021.
Egypt ripe for Britannia biscuits expansion
Egypt is among the countries under consideration by Indian snack major Britannia Industries as it seeks to expand its international footprint.