A burgeoning food industry in South East Asia, excellent growth opportunities and the need to better cater to customer demands have prompted flavours firm Silesia to open a new plant in Singapore.
Ingredients company Azelis has sealed a new distribution partnership for Indonesia - the latest in a number of ventures that have seen the firm rapidly expand its footprint in Asia Pacific.
With APAC in the midst of a diabetes and obesity crisis, there has never been more pressure on industry to create products that can help lower the glycaemic index, and two experts will be showcasing the latest innovations and opportunities in this field...
Tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing could be more effective at creating a more sustainable industry than curtailing overall catches, according to a recently-published research paper that highlighted advances made in Indonesia.
Wattle Health Australia recently signed a distribution agreement with International Supplies and Distribution Company (ISDC), a Chinese firm specialising in premium food products.
Major food and drink firms are increasingly incorporating influencer marketing into their advertising mix, but the best results are only achieved when brands move beyond seeing it as a simple cash for content or comments transaction.
Philippine poultry giant Bounty Fresh Food has mounted a NZ$437.8m (US$308.5m) bid for New Zealand’s struggling Tegel Group Holdings as it seeks to expand into international markets.
Strict security measures are set to be introduced by the Russian authorities for the FIFA World Cup, which are likely to bring instability to the domestic meat market.
Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has implemented a new global policy across its businesses to fulfil its commitment to improving animal welfare standards.
Expansion in capacity has hurt leading producer of finishing pigs and piglets Chuying Agro-pastoral Group, as the industry remains moored at the low end of the pig price cycle.
China manufacturer JMU Limited (Zhong Mei Lian) says it has set up a new R&D centre to develop Ready-to-Cook (RTC) and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products as part of an “efficiency revolution”.
A new app has been launched to help Singapore food firms export their products more easily and efficiently, while also helping prevent counterfeit goods.
Convenience stores will be the fastest-growing bricks and mortar channel in Asia over the next five years, as retailers expand their networks and shoppers change their shopping habits.
The boss of Drums Food International, owner of booming Indian Greek yoghurt brand Epigamia, has revealed to FoodNavigator-Asia his ambitious expansion plans.
Forget throwing burgers on the barbie, Aussie consumers’ desire for vegan products shows no sign of sizzling out with analysts highlighting the ongoing surge in sales and product launches.
PepsiCo is striving to boost its standing as a manufacturer of more healthy food and beverages in the Middle East after becoming the official beverage and snack partner of Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Australian Dairy Farms Group subsidiary Camperdown Dairy Company has signed what it says is a ‘significant new contract processing agreement’ with an international food company.
A new halal accreditation scheme for the Philippines will be launched by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) next month as the nation seeks to capitalise on increasing demand at home and overseas.
Coca-Cola Japan has launched its first ready-to-drink (RTD) frozen beverage in a re-sealable pouch, which the company says is the first such innovation around the world.
There is a risk of a recently-discovered “mega-pest” hybrid migrating to Asia Pacific and destroying crops and disrupting the food chain, according to Australia-based scientists.
Confectionery company Yupi recently launched its Youvit gummy vitamin in Indonesia, and is looking to bring it to other Asian markets, such as Singapore, very soon.
Malaysia-based Holista Colltech says it is set for significant Asian sales growth with its low-GI formulas for bread and noodles, on the back of securing its first major deal in North America.
Supplement giant Blackmores recorded profits of $52m for the first nine months — up 19.3% — but conceded that its performance in China during the third quarter was 'below expectations'.
The Indonesian police have embarked on a high profile clampdown on the bootleg liquor crisis that has plagued various parts of the country from the start of April and has so far claimed the lives of more than 100 people.
Malaysia is seeking recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) for its seaweed to be classed as a superfood.
Thai conglomerate CP Foods has acquired 40% shares worth US$17.5 million in Brazilian shrimp farm and processor Camanor Produtos Marinhos Ltd, as part of its efforts to move into higher-value segments.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) is in the final stages of negotiations with key markets, including Indonesia and Russia, to restart exporting beef and pork.
Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory will deliver products across Japan via the same long-distance trucks and trains, in a rare display of co-operation among the nation’s big four beer brands.
Kerry Group has cemented its long-standing ties with India by contributing €500,000 to fund a new wing at the Noon Hospital and Research Centre in Rajasthan, India, as part of a five-year support programme.
Welch’s – which is owned by the US National Grape Co-operative – has unveiled its new global ingredients strategy, with expansion in Japan and an examination of the potential in China high on the agenda.
The Oreo cookie maker has inaugurated its newest 'Factory of the Future' in the Kingdom of Bahrain to meet growing demand by local consumers as well as those in the Gulf region, the Levant and Africa.
Olam International launched a new sustainable and traceable sourcing system, AtSource, which Group CEO Sunny Verghese said will help the global agri-business company in “changing the sector and changing the world”.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is proposing to introduce a traffic light labelling measure, with red spots being used to warn of high fat, sugar or salt content in packaged foods.
Academics, nutritionists and pharmacist have given their backing to a new an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products, and to combat 'misinformation' about fats and oils.
The Philippine government has acceded to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ (UN) agreements to combat illegal fishing and encourage environmental protection.
Prospects for US beef sales in Taiwan are looking rosy, buoyed by a good economy and greater demand from Korean BBQ and hotpot restaurants sourcing high-quality cuts, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
