Processors respond to lamb meat demand surge in China
A Chinese mutton processor is using a major expansion in capacity to channel sheep meat products into a rising demand for convenience and snack foods in China’s cities.
Archives for May 8, 2019
UAE packaging waste: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Unilever sign deal with government
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has teamed up with a coalition formed by NGOs, local and global food firms, including MNCs such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, PepsiCo, P&G, and Unilever in combating local plastic and packaging waste...
Ramadan price slash: UAE government and grocery retailers ramp up festive season discounts
Major grocery retailers in the UAE, including Carrefour and Union Coop have launched discounts for food retail items as the Ramadan begins this week.
Tougher food safety rules in Oman: Higher fines and CCTV installation mandatory
Oman has introduced a tougher food safety law, where CCTV will need to be installed in food establishments and violations for penalties are raised.
‘True traceability’: Singapore halal blockchain start-up looks to speed up market entry for new products
Singaporean start-up WhatsHalal aims to benefit both F&B manufacturers and consumers in terms of market entry and food safety using its blockchain-powered platform.
Rice crisis over? Philippines looks at removal of suggested retail prices as market stabilises
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering the removal of suggested retail prices (SRPs) for rice in the wake of the rice tariffication law being signed earlier this year.
PepsiCo’s potato row: Indian dispute rages on despite company’s withdrawal of lawsuit
Furore over PepsiCo India’s lawsuit against four Indian farmers over the latter’s alleged planting of a patented potato variety has yet to die down, despite the firm’s willingness to withdraw the lawsuit and ‘amicably’ settle.
FIA Summit 2019
Snack facts: Mondelez reveals the major trends driving growth across the category
Well-being, digital advancement, localization and speed are amongst the major trends and opportunities that global snack manufacturing giant Mondelez has identified as crucial to shaping the future of snacks in APAC and beyond.
Sports nutrition and personalisation: Fast&Up sees potential to meet individual needs among younger consumers in India
Swiss sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is gradually but steadily moving towards a higher level of personalisation in India, with a focus on younger consumers who are largely driving the sector.