Myanmar holds lucrative food opportunities for Thailand

15-May-2012 - Thailand’s food processing industry should capitalize on Myanmar's new open economy given its geographical and historical advantage, a top food institute had said.

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Japan inks food promotion deal with Hong Kong

15-May-2012 - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has signed a memorandum with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to cooperate in promoting Japanese food and agricultural exports in the Chinese territory.

Foreign food investments - easier said than done: NZFGC

14-May-2012 - Tripling foreign capital in New Zealand’s food and beverage sector is too ambitious, says the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (NZFGC).

Foreign capital needed to boost Kiwi food and beverage sector: Government agency

10-May-2012 - New Zealand’s food and beverage industry must shift to producing end products in a bid to drive its export market, but this transition will require hefty foreign capital, a Ministry report said.

Validated, gut-tailored probiotics needed in Asia: Frost & Sullivan

10-May-2012 - Developing demographic-specific formulations and validating health claims must be a focus for probiotic manufacturers targeting Asian markets, according to an industry analyst.

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Malaysia top food supplier to Singapore

10-May-2012 - Malaysia is the largest supplier of processed food to Singapore, with a share of 17% of the republic’s total imports of processed food from the world, according to data from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. 

Australia embraces healthy drinks and snacks: Report

09-May-2012 - The consumption of soft drinks and confectionery is estimated to be falling due to health concerns in Australia, while healthy offerings are seeing growing demand.

The GM rice problem: Food fraud from China?

07-May-2012 - Genetic modification is an on-going problem in Asia’s basmati rice network and it is a problem that importers need to be vigilant in curbing, according to an industry expert.

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Thailand inspiring increased export efforts in food sector

03-May-2012 - Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is pushing Thai food business operators to become more competitive and invest in export activities to drive business.

China is consolidating, but diversifying?

02-May-2012 - China’s food and beverage market is undergoing consolidation – much of which is being achieved through rampant acquisitions across new market sectors and countries, according to an analyst.

Indian packaged food industry to soar: Report

02-May-2012 - The Indian packaged food industry is expected to touch US$30bn by the year 2015 on the back of growing awareness, busier lifestyles, and a booming economic environment.

FoodNavigator-Asia on Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition Special: China and beyond

26-Apr-2012 - Asia is booming in infant nutrition and driving the global infant formula market. Within this vast region however, it is China surging the strongest, at 20% each year.

Instant value with healthy, non-MSG noodles in China

23-Apr-2012 - Developing non-MSG, better-for-you instant noodles will surge market value in China’s commoditised market sector, according to Mintel research director.

Tea to be made national drink of India

23-Apr-2012 - Tea will be affirmed as the national drink of India within 12 months, a government official has said – a move that should benefit beleaguered local growers.

Innovation, education and collaboration to ‘save’ China: DuPont

17-Apr-2012 - China’s food sector needs to be more innovative and better educated if it is to ensure food security and health for its population, but efforts to secure this will take collaboration, according to president of DuPont China.

‘Urban health demand’ underpins Asian wholegrain and fibre market

17-Apr-2012 - A burgeoning ‘urban demand’ for healthier foods is fast driving Asia Pacific’s wholegrain and high fibre foods market; set to hit US$6.8bn by 2012, according to report.

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The big three of Northeast Asia in food security pact

16-Apr-2012 - South Korea, China and Japan agreed on April 15 to share information on food security and enhance agricultural product trade.

It's official: China is the world's ‘unsurprising’ food giant. And so what?

06-Apr-2012 - An IGD report has confirmed China as the world's biggest food and grocery market; bigger than America and forecast to hit US$1.46 trillion by 2015. Multinational interest in the market is ramping up, but do they really understand this gigantic but fragmented market?

China: The new global food and grocery giant

04-Apr-2012 - China’s food and grocery market has outgrown the US market and is now the biggest in the world and forecast to hit US$1.46 trillion by 2015, according to a report.

Carbon-conscious China: Food manufacturers take heed

03-Apr-2012 - China is concerned about the environmental footprint of food manufacturers, more-so than the US, according to new research, prompting a re-think for firms who base Asian environmental strategies on Western consumer demands.

Stevia-nourished seafood, a novel usage

03-Apr-2012 - US farm management company, Stevia Corp, has formulated stevia-supplemented fish feed in a bid to drive sustainable aquaculture and increase production volumes across Asia.

Edible oil prices boiling over in India

03-Apr-2012 - Rising edible oil prices in India are causing a major alarm amongst food manufacturers and retailers as inflation kicks.

PepsiCo strikes innovation alliance with Chinese beverage firm

02-Apr-2012 - PepsiCo has formed an alliance with local beverage giant, Tingyi-Asahi Beverages, in a bid to extend its reach and increase traction in China.

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Growth opportunities in dairy derivatives: Australia, New Zealand

02-Apr-2012 - Dairy-derived ingredients are in strong demand across Australia and New Zealand, with cheese powder and whey proteins forecast a CAGR of 3% between 2010 and 2015, according to Euromonitor.