The Ministry of Economy in UAE has stated that it has enough food to meet the needs of its citizens for at least six months, amidst concerns of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak which is showing no signs of slowing in the region.
The annual Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2019 published by The Economist Intelligence Unit, has revealed Qatar to be the number one nation for food security among 15 Middle Eastern and North African countries.
The huge demand for vitamin C has sent stocks running low for retailers and the situation is further complicated by longer delivery times and more expensive freight costs.
Japanese and Chinese retailers, Aeon, JD.com, and Seven & i were ranked as the top retailers in Asia, according to a new global report by Deloitte analysing 250 of the largest retailers worldwide.
The F&B manufacturing sector has been classified as an ‘essential service’ by many APAC countries in as COVID-19 lockdowns are imposed, enabling factories to continue producing food supplies – but this has not been seen in some places which need the...
Don’t tell Mexico, but Australian scientists might be about to use the agave plant for something other than tequila…namely environmentally friendly fuel and hand sanitiser.
A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants.
New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri and dairy firm The A2 Milk Company have been highlighted as the two homegrown companies generating some of the highest growth for the nation’s F&B industry over the past two years, with both benefitting from strong...
A lack of collaboration between ASEAN governments and the food industry could risk causing supply shortages across the region as several nations enforce COVID-19 lockdowns.
Hard-hit e-commerce players, including Amazon, saw a slight reprieve in orders last week, but marketing consultants with the collective Right Side Up predict that there will be a resurgence in sales in the coming weeks that will require brands to re-think...
Here's a recap of our 10 most read food and beverage stories in March 2020, featuring the latest updates on COVID-19, Coca-Cola, Singapore's new sugary beverage labelling and much more.
Singapore-based palm oil company Musim Mas is hoping to achieve 100% traceability from its palm oil plantations and smallholders to its palm oil mills by the third quarter of 2020.
