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Brand New: Mondelez Australia, Baladna, Zespri and more big names feature in our round-up

Mondelez Australia, Baladna, Zespri and more big names feature in this edition of Brand New.

Fueling demand: Dark Dog’s second shipment of energy drink arrives in Singapore after Suez Canal blockage

Energy drink brand Dark Dog says sales are soaring after its Singapore launch – but its second shipment of almost 60,000 cans was delayed due to the fall-out from from the recent Suez Canal blockage.

Baladna CEO Exclusive Part I: Portfolio innovation and forward planning key to surviving and thriving says dairy giant

Qatar dairy giant Baladna’s CEO Malcolm Jordan has revealed the firm’s secrets to surviving and thriving amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as the early implementation of operational improvements and being quick to innovate in its product portfolio.

Kicking on: Taiwan’s Kung-Fu Mama eyes UK as next big market after roaring local success with traditional sun-dried noodles

Taiwanese noodles and condiments firm Kung-Fu Mama has its eye on more major supermarkets in the United Kingdom after securing initial listings with Sainsbury’s on the back of booming local success with its traditional sun-dried noodles.

Specialty soy: Singapore’s Nanyang Sauce offers world’s first customisable soy sauce products

Singapore-based sauce and condiment manufacturer Nanyang Sauce has created a bespoke vat service for soy sauce, the first of its kind in the world.

Vietnam’s halal food opportunity: Why one Malaysian is on a mission to bring new business boom to SEA nation

With a young, dynamic population, tremendous agricultural production and business-forward outlook, Vietnam has all the factors to become a halal food powerhouse…apart from that face that very few people are aware of it.

Salt reduction in Asia: Ajinomoto on regional nutritional focus with umami key to reformulation

Japanese F&B giant Ajinomoto has revealed its nutritional strategy for Asia focused on salt reduction with umami flavour at the heart of its reformulation drive

COVID-19 and APAC's food and beverage sector: All our coronavirus news...in one place

Here's your constantly updated and comprehensive round-up of FoodNavigator-Asia's COVID-19 coverage.

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Genki Forest to roll out canned sparkling water in Singapore and US ©Genki Forest

Can do approach: Fast-growing China firm Genki Forest unveils canned sparkling water strategy for Singapore and US

Zespri Red has a red flesh stemming from its anthocyanin, which is a naturally occurring pigment in the fruit, and has a berry-like flavour. ©Zespri

Seeing red: Zespri introduces red kiwifruit for the first time in China to test consumer interest

Angel Dehong factory which has been established since 2011 ©Angel Yeast

Rising up: Angel Yeast expands production in China to meet demand for natural and nutritional flavouring

Consumers in the EU are ‘demanding sustainability’ when it comes to palm oil and related food products, according to an EU ambassador. ©Getty Images

Palm oil challenges in the West: EU ambassador insists sustainability is non-negotiable for consumers

Thailand submits tom yum dish to UNESCO ©Getty Images

Thai Tom Yum in UNESCO recognition drive…and five other Asia foods given intangible cultural heritage status

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