Watch: Uniting to tackle food and packaging waste in Singapore
Singapore's food firms, industry associations, NGOs and government agencies are coming together to help improve the island state's food waste and packaging problems.
Archives for October 2, 2018
Greater demand for paper packaging in Japan as awareness of plastic pollution spreads
Higher awareness of plastic pollution is increasing the demand for paper packaging in Japan’s food and beverage sector, but cost remains a key concern for manufacturers.
Premium push: Sapporo partners we AB InBev to target high-end beer market in China
Sapporo has designated Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) as the master distributor of its Sapporo Premium Beer in China, with its eye on the premium booze market.
Could whey from camel milk have anti-cancer properties?
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates say they saw enhanced anti-proliferative, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities upon hydrolysis of camel whey proteins, indicating their potential utilization as bioactive and functional ingredients.
Calbee to enter granola and veggie puffs categories in US
The Japanese snacks company Calbee is introducing two new snack brands, Granola Medley and Honestly Veggie Popper Duos, to the US early next year, adding to its existing US portfolio of Harvest Snaps, shrimp and potato chips in the market.
Australia approves ‘first of its kind’ solar-powered abattoir
The Australia beef industry is set to receive a boost after the government approved the construction of a solar-powered abattoir in Gladstone, Queensland.
FrieslandCampina Kievit unveils Manila innovation kitchen to tap into 3-in-1 demand
FrieslandCampina Kievit has opened an innovation kitchen in Manila, Philippines and revealed the findings of consumer study detailing the promising opportunities for the nation’s coffee, tea and chocolate beverage concepts.
FI / HI India 2018
India's fortification drive: 'Chicken and egg' situation could be eased by manufacturer marketing
Food manufacturers that have backed India's fortification drive could do more to effectively market their products and the wider benefits of the scheme, according to an official from regulator FSSAI.
Join Blackmores, Danone, Herbalife, Life-Space and more at Probiota Asia: Two weeks to go!
There are just two weeks to go until the region’s leading probiotic and microbiome event, Probiota Asia, gets underway in Singapore, with a stellar line-up of speakers from the likes of Blackmores, Danone, Herbalife and Life-Space set to take to the stage.
Financing the War on Diabetes: GI-lowering tech creator Alchemy FoodTech secures seven-figure investment
Singaporean start-up Alchemy FoodTech has obtained investments in the seven-digit range through a pre-series A round of funding.
China traceability rule changes: “QS” quality and safety logo no longer permitted for use
Food and beverage manufacturers operating in China are now required to use a new set of quality and safety marks.