Japan’s halal wagyu industry grows as Asian Muslim tourism increases
Japan’s halal wagyu industry is poised for rapid growth, thanks to demand from an increasing number of Muslim tourists and the opening of new export markets.
Archives for June 20, 2018
Salt shake-up: New grants available for reformulation solutions in Australia
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) is urging food SMEs to reformulate products to provide lower salt levels, with grants totalling $300,000 available.
India’s draft ‘red light’ food labelling regulations in need of "massive strengthening"
India’s proposed new Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations been dubbed a ‘good start’ but in urgent need of amendments to be truly effective in tackling obesity and diabetes.
Coca-Cola to bring Middle East juice brand to India as consumer interest increases
Coca-Cola is planning to bring its Middle East juice drink Rani Float to India, on the back of soaring consumer interest in the segment.
Rising consumer awareness of impact of food waste recorded in the Middle East
Middle Easter consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of food waste, but the volume of goods being wasted remains stubbornly high.
Vertical indoor farm first from UAE to sign distribution deal with high-end market distributor
Badia Farms, a UAE vertical indoor farm, has signed a distribution agreement with Classic Fine Foods, a distributing firm that serves five-star hotels and upmarket restaurants across the Middle East, Asia and Europe.