Delivering domestically: Oman most self-sufficient in food production among GCC countries
Oman has recorded the highest level of food self-sufficiency among all GCC nations, according to new data.
Archives for September 25, 2019
Water woes: Bottled water sales surge in UAE, but kids still not meeting intake guidelines - Study
Children in the UAE are not consuming enough water, despite the nation being the eight largest for per capita bottled water consumption at almost 34 gallons per person - a 36% increase in just five years.
Fi Asia Thailand 2019
Clean label, less sodium and vegan: Yeast extract specialist company Angel Yeast names three mega trends driving the industry
Yeast extract specialist firm Angel Yeast has identified clean label, sodium reduction and rising demand for vegan/vegetarian foods as three mega trends driving the rapid rise of yeast extract popularity as a flavouring replacement worldwide.
Australian supermarket competition: Kaufland unlikely to surpass Woolworths, Coles - Expert
German supermarket giant Kaufland has taken its first steps into the APAC market with the confirmation of five stores and plans for at least nine more in Australia, and experts anticipate it will impact bigger supermarkets in the country, though not...
Boycott of food products made by non-Muslims would be ‘shot in the foot’ for Malaysian businesses
Muslim-owned food companies have hit out at Malaysian Islamist groups’ calls for Muslims to buy only goods made by people who follow their religion.
FI Asia 2019
From yeast to protein: Lesaffre embarks on new research amid booming interest in plant-based protein
Lesaffre is embarking on a research to develop yeast-based protein, in line with the growing interest in plant-based protein.
FrieslandCampina reports challenging first half year for infant formula business in China
Infant formula brand Friso is facing a challenging first half year in the Chinese market, according to its manufacturer FrieslandCampina.
Blood pressure drop: Morinaga Confectionery to launch functional cocoa powdered beverage nationwide
Morinaga Confectionery is launching a new product under Japan’s Foods with Functional Claims (FFC), with a stick-type cocoa powder that is reported to help lower blood pressure and improve bowel movements