APAC January Headline News

Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of January.
Australia
Generation gap: Mondelez highlights differing snack preferences between age groups in Australia
China
China registration rules: Foreign food companies must now pass ‘expert panel’ reviews
‘Strictest supervision and penalties’: China introduces strengthened food safety laws
Organic standardisation: China enforces revised product list with immediate effect
Philippines
No green bottles for Sprite anymore: Coca-Cola seeks to increase PET recyclability in SEA
Singapore
Sustainable noodles: Singapore start-up creating comfort food with ‘future fit crops’
South Korea
‘Clarity is key’: Low and no sugar claims in the spotlight as South Korea tightens regulations