Food policy picks: Our top 5 regulation stories from 2017
Edible insects, halal rules, sugar taxes and the ever-controversial issue of GM foods shared the spoils in our top five most-read policy stories of 2017.
Archives for December 11, 2017
NEWS IN BRIEF
AB InBev opens new brewery in China to capture middle-class spending power
AB InBev has opened its newest brewery in China, aimed at tapping into the booming growth of the country’s growing middle class - accounting for 76% of the total urban population by 2022 - and their premium beer preferences.
Child malnutrition in southern Syria at all-time high due to siege
Child malnutrition in East Ghouta, Syria, is at an all-time high as violence, the lack of humanitarian access and sky-rocketing food prices have put young children at the greatest risk.
Nestle India chairman vows that Maggi is "fully compliant" with FSSAI rules
Nestle’s India boss Suresh Narayanan has insisted Maggi products in India are compliant with all Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) rules following fresh concerns about the popular noodle brand.
Nissin Foods raises HK$951m in IPO and targets China expansion
Nissin Foods Company Limited has raised HK$951million (about US$121.7m) in its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, falling short of the anticipated HK$1.13b.
The top 5 manufacturer stories of 2017 revealed
Stories from food and beverage giants Lion, Nestlé, Amul, Pepsi and Coca-Cola took the top spots in our most-read manufacturer stories of 2017.
Top 3 tips for the effective use of data analytics in the food industry
With big data, blockchain and analytics becoming key watchwords for F&B manufacturers, a leading Coca-Cola executive and a panel of experts have shared their top tips on what companies should focus on.