APAC January Headline News

Here is a list of top non-China APAC stories to take note of in the month of January.
Australia
Australian bushfires: Food safety and produce shortages additional concerns as blazes rage
Generation gap: Mondelez highlights differing snack preferences between age groups in Australia
Japan
Genome-edited food products to go on sale in Japan, despite no labelling and safety provisions
‘Stress-free’ investment: Coca-Cola Japan to enter local ‘relaxation drink’ market hemp-venture
Singapore
Milk minus the cows? Meet the Singapore start-up using stem cells to make milk
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