Australia toasts international demand for fine wine
Australian wine exports continue to grow in value and volume: with higher value wines now proving to be a particularly strong segment.
Archives for January 22, 2019
Balanced diet versus superfood fads: Aussie herbalist calls for common sense approach
Leading Aussie herbalist Gerald Quigley says he is not surprised that an estimated 95% of Australians do not eat the recommended portions of fruits and vegetables each day, but has argued that superfood fads are not the solution.
Technology for sustainability: CP Foods commits to 100% sustainable plastic packaging locally by 2025
Thailand food manufacturing giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) has committed to achieve 100% sustainable plastic packaging in all its local units by 2025, with the aid of new technology and a packaging optimisation framework.
Thailand’s artificial trans fats ban implementation well-received by PepsiCo and food industry
Thailand has become the first ASEAN country to implement a ban on artificial trans fats after the ban came into force last week. So far, it has been well-received by potato chips manufacturing giant PepsiCo (under brands such as Lay’s and Cheetos) and...
Ingredients, processed food, and RTE-goods: The top three opportunities in China’s halal food market
Halal ingredients, processed food, and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are the top three opportunities that China’s halal food market present, according to the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SMCCI).