Craft and high strength beers buck the trend of declining beer volumes in New Zealand
The volume of beer available in New Zealand has fallen: but craft and high-strength varieties are on the rise.
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ACCC concerned Saputo-Murray Goulburn deal could hurt farmers through lower milk prices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed concerns over the proposed acquisition of the assets of Murray Goulburn by Canadian company Saputo.
Supplement firm 'does not agree with, but respects' watchdog's warning over 'pharmacy strength' claims
A New Zealand firm that has just outlined plans for expansion in Asia has said it does not agree with the warning it received from the country's Commerce Commission over its 'pharmacy strength' health claims, but will nevertheless amend its product...
FoodEx Japan
Hojicha's hot: Japanese roasted green tea used in new products from ice cream to pasta
The increasing popularity of Japanese roasted green tea, hojicha, is spurring a raft of new product development in the country, from ice cream to pasta.
Gulfood 2018
Thai palm oil company continues diversification drive with new functional coconut water drinks
A Thai firm best known for its palm oil products is extending its functional beverage range with coconut water products containing beauty-boosting collagen and fatigue-fighting cordyceps.
WTO ruling on Fukushima food products not the end of Japan-Korea trade spat
Japan appears to have won the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) battle over South Korea's post-Fukushima disaster food import ban and restrictions, but the trade spat between the East Asian giants looks set to continue.
Thailand's CP Foods' sales grow in 2017 on back of overseas business
Thailand’s CP Foods' 2017 sales hit THB 501.507bn (US$15bn), up 8% year-on-year thanks to its growing overseas business operations.