Grain drain: Drought woes lead to Australian wheat exports drop
Australia’s position as one of the world’s most important grain producers has dwindled away following years of drought and flagging exports that have put wheat in a slump.
Archives for September 18, 2019
Malaysian plant-based alternative-pork startup scouting for food technology talent
A Malaysia plant-based meat startup is looking to recruit as many technologists as it can find as it gears up to launch later this year.
Brand New: PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in our round-up
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in this edition of Brand New
Cut the sugar: Potonguler’s stevia-based condensed milk could complement Malaysia’s sugar tax strategy
Malaysian start-up Pontonguler’s new low-calorie, diabetic-friendly condensed milk made with stevia could hold the answer to the local government’s concern over the rising rates of chronic diseases in the country, particularly for beverages not covered...
Flavour and cost remain clean meat’s major hurdles, but ‘customisable products’ are on the horizon – Study
Flavour and high costs remain two of the biggest challenges that the cell-based meat sector needs to overcome before production for everyday consumers can be realised, but its potential benefits for customisation are unrivalled, according to a recent...
Japan tax hike: Alcohol faces 2% increase as retailers move to curb general confusion
Japan will implement a 2% increase in consumption taxes for alcohol starting October 1 this year, creating a potential grey area where it is used an ingredient in food products.
It’s a date: Pakistan eyes US$6mn worth of fruit and vegetable exports by 2022
Pakistan is looking to raise the value of its international fruit and vegetable exports to hit the PKR1bn (US$6.2mn) mark within the next three years, banking on a new marketing strategy and plan with a focus on dates, mangoes, potatoes, onions and kinno...