MILO at 75: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at iconic Nestlé brand
Explore how Nestlé’s MILO is made with rare behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights into its production, branding, and legacy in Asia
MILO is arguably Nestle’s most well-known and successful brand in Asia, with the iconic chocolate malt drink considered to be a breakfast staple in many markets across the region.
That said, very little attention has been paid to its production process. So, for the first time in MILO’s 75-year history in Singapore, Nestlé has opened its doors for industry players to get a closer look at the region’s most-beloved malt drink.
Philippines faces rice price instability amid global unrest
Philippines halts rice price cuts and tariff hikes amid global unrest, fuelling uncertainty and rising costs for consumers and food manufacturers
Rice is the major food commodity in most Asian countries, including the Philippines which is also one of the world’s major importers.
Historically though, rice prices in this market have been anything but stable, even before the pandemic.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a major drop in rice import duties from the regular 35% to 15% last year in order to attract more rice imports, but now the potential supply crisis has passed, calls are rife to have tariffs increased again.
CP Foods unveils four supply chain strategies to reach net zero by 2050
Thai conglomerate CP Foods unveils four sustainability strategies to achieve net zero goals by 2050
CP Foods, a major APAC supplier of ready-to-cook Asian products, operates under the CP brand in Asia and as Authentic Asia in the West.
As part of its plan to optimise efficiency and cultivate sustainable practices, CP Foods has integrated digital technology, data management, and artificial intelligence (AI) into its processes.
According to the firm, it is the first food processing company to have its near- and long-term forests, lands, and agriculture (FLAG) sustainability targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
From Malaysia to the world: Kantin Lab wants to take ASEAN flavours global
Malaysian snack brand Kantin Lab aims to counter the dominance of Western-style snack flavours and showcase authentic South East Asian tastes.
The brand aims to offer a fresh take on snacks by using bold, authentic Southeast Asian ingredients.
“We hope to bring something new to the snack category, which has been dominated by standard Western flavours like BBQ, ketchup, and sour cream & onion. This can be quite boring.
“Coming from Southeast Asia, we feel it’s important to highlight ingredients like lemongrass, lime, and curry leaves, in our products. The goal is to proudly bring South East Asian flavours to the global market,” said Kantin Lab co-founder Vincent Low.
Dodo and Crusty’s go smaller and healthier with new snacks
The firm behind Crusty’s and Dodo frozen foods eyes portion control and family-friendly new product development
Thong Siek Global, the company that owns well-known seafood brand Dodo and holds majority stake in Crusty’s, is adjusting its innovation playbook to better meet evolving consumer demands.
These include portion-conscious Gen Z snacking and parent-approved children’s foods.
