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NZ beverage backlash: Industry blasts government’s container return scheme as ‘costly and bureaucratic’

The New Zealand F&B industry has blasted the local government’s upcoming container return scheme, calling this costly, bureaucratic, and almost-certainly going to raise beverage costs and prices, which will be passed on to consumers.

Alcohol policy action: India emerges as top supporter of control policies as researchers blast ANZ changes

India has emerged as the top supporter of stronger alcohol policy implementation in a new study, where researchers also criticised labelling changes in Australia and New Zealand and called for stronger, more effective measures to be put in place.

Heavy metal contamination: ‘Serious and remarkable’ concentration of arsenic, lead and cadmium in Turkish fish

Fish caught from the seas surrounding Turkey have been found to be contaminated with heavy metals above the recommended maximum limit, in particular, lead and cadmium.

Negativi-tea: Decline in Japan’s domestic tea leaf consumption continues as RTD and coffee grow

Japan’s domestic tea leaf consumption shows no sign of reversing its longstanding decline with ready-to-drink beverages and coffee continuing to gain popularity at its expense across the nation.

Heineken: 'In this very volatile world, the Heineken brand is again demonstrating its strength'

Consumers are turning back to brands they know and trust as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - and that’s particularly true for brand Heineken, says the brewer.

Cell-based tortoise, yak and lion? Australia's Vow seeks to create exotic cultured products

Australia’s Vow is pledging to take the cell-based sector a step further by creating cultured versions of unconventional exotic animals - such as tortoise, yak and lion.

From farm to brand: Why digital food supply chain transformation in APAC crucial post-COVID-19

Digital supply chain transformation is crucial for food firms in the Asia Pacific region to ensure resiliency, sustainability and continued consumer demand for their products post-COVID-19.