Health tax in Qatar: Price hikes as 100% levy on alcohol, energy drinks, and pork introduced
Qatar has implemented a Selective Tax Law on “health-damaging” products, including sugary and energy drinks, and tobacco products.
Archives for January 16, 2019
Sticker fixer: How edible Malaysian fruit sticker StixFresh slows ripening to boost shelf life
A Malaysian-invented fruit sticker, called StixFresh, claims to prolong the shelf life and freshness of certain fruits by slowing ripening, as well as reduce microbe attacks.
Health, experience and plastics: F&B insights from Mintel’s China and North Asia 2019 consumer trends
Market research agency Mintel has identified six new consumer trends that are shaping the Chinese and North Asian consumer landscapes. Within these, health, experience and plastic use are some important key points for food companies to take note of.
"Love palm oil": Malaysian minister calls for halt to ‘no palm oil’ labelled imports
Malaysia is rallying its citizens to "love palm oil” and to stem the rising tide of imported products that make "no palm oil" claims on pack.
Turkey tops tea drinking chart: Each Turk drinks an average of 1,300 cups of tea per year
Turkey is the world’s largest tea drinking country, with each Turk consuming an average of 1,300 cups of tea per year.