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The European Union’s (EU) new Farm-to-Fork (F2F) Strategy could have massive cost implications for palm oil exports and major export countries such as Malaysia. ©Getty Images

‘Costly and time-consuming’: Malaysian palm oil boss hits out at EU’s Farm-to-Fork Strategy – exclusive interview

The European Union’s (EU) new Farm-to-Fork (F2F) Strategy may have been coined in the name of sustainability for its local food chain, but if implemented could have massive cost implications for palm oil exports and major export countries such as Malaysia.

Back to the Outback: Grounded’s plant-based cheese gears up for US October launch and reveals Australia plans

Plant-based cheese firm Grounded has revealed hemp as its main secret ingredient in formulating products ahead of an October launch in the United States, as well as plans to establish an independent supply chain in Australia further down the road.

‘Graduating’ as a country: Laos hopes to boost economy and upgrade status with help of new food safety and quality centre

The government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) has built of a new food safety and quality control centre with a Chinese partner, in the hope of providing a boost for the country’s economy and potentially graduating from its current ‘Less-Developed...

GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in July 2020

Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in July 2020, including clear Sprite bottles, COVID-19 snacking, the China Food Tech Hub and more.

General Mills joins Musim Mas to tackle deforestation in Indonesia with on-the-ground activities aimed at smallholders

General Mills is collaborating with Musim Mas Group to launch a programme designed to integrate independent smallholders from villages neighbouring the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh Singkil into the sustainable palm oil supply chain to reduce deforestation...