Robotics has long been thought of as a crucial area of technology that industries, including F&B, must incorporate to achieve next-generation levels of advancement. In this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we take a look at robots in food...
China, Korea and Japan are leading the Asia Pacific region and the rest of the world in the adoption of connected packaging and especially on-pack QR codes, according to Mintel’s recent Global Packaging Trends 2019 report.
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has teamed up with a coalition formed by NGOs, local and global food firms, including MNCs such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, PepsiCo, P&G, and Unilever in combating local plastic and packaging...
E-commerce retailer Redmart has revealed how it has eliminated the need for traditional cold chain logistics when delivering fresh produce, despite operating in the heat and humidity of Singapore.
Australian steam-cleaning system specialists Bio-Steam are expanding operations into Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand with a focus on equipment for food manufacturers.
From farm to fork, artificial intelligence (AI) is fast gaining prominence along food supply chains worldwide. In this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we zoom into the applications of AI at various points along the food chain and explore...
UAE mineral water market leader Agthia has stepped up its sustainability efforts with the announcement of new long-term goals and partnerships targeted at reducing negative impacts on the environment.
Blockchain technology is now a commonly discussed topic in the food manufacturing industry, but what tangible benefits can it deliver? In this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we zoom in on this topic to assess its potential across food safety,...
Confectionery giant Mars has three underlined its three strategies for sustainable packaging - materials and design innovation, recycling infrastructure, and consumer behaviour.
Chinese food and beverage firms need to better embrace the latest digital design technologies in order to keep up with the times and accelerate the nation’s manufacturing skills in line with the government’s Made in China 2025 programme.
Danone's collaboration with Israeli smart packaging start-up Water.io promises offer personalisation through everyday consumer goods by allowing users to track their hydration levels.
From retort packs to freeze-dried products, Japanese food manufacturers are scrambling to produce ever greater rangers of convenience foods to the fast-paced modern lifestyles.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the biggest buzzwords as manufacturers seek to digitise and revolutionise their production processes across a raft of industries – that’s why we have chosen the topic to kick-off our first monthly, multimedia feature,...
