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Trans fats and COVID-19? Nestle Philippines seeks clarity on bill, confirms no products will be affected

27-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Food manufacturing giant Nestle Philippines has confirmed that none of its products would be affected by the recently-proposed bill on trans fats elimination from the local food supply, though it has also requested that the legislation terms be laid out...

Hero or zero? India seeks global food supply champion role amidst pandemic – but may need to save its poor first

26-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

India has been keen to position itself as a champion for global food supply and security ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out – but new data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN FAO) may indicate it needs to save the poor...

‘Headed for failure’: Australian researchers criticise local food system inadequacies and overly complex governance

21-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Australian researchers have called out the local food system for being uncoordinated and overly complex in its governance, urging the government to work out a coherent and strategic approach for food-related policy-making.

Growth Asia 2020: Asia’s plant-based future - Why PepsiCo, Eat Just, Givaudan and Dupont think trend is here to stay

21-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

PepsiCo, Eat Just, Givaudan and DuPont are confident that the plant-based trend is going to be more than just a passing fad for the APAC food industry, driven by consumer health and wellness demands as well as sustainability concerns.

‘Mediocre uptake’: Sustainable palm oil experts lament lack of demand from large Asian markets and urge government action

21-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

The uptake and demand for certified sustainable palm oil in major Asian markets is extremely low compared to available supply despite the demand for rigorous sustainability certification processes, and experts are urging local governments to take stricter...

Soy sustainability: Japan’s Fuji Oil Holdings in 2021 policy pledge after joining RTRS

15-Oct-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Japanese firm Fuji Oil Holdings plans to draw up a sustainable soy sourcing policy by mid-2021, having recently joined the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) earlier in May this year.

Land of opportunity? Canadian county looks to attract Asian F&B firms with trade benefits

15-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Canada’s Parkland County is looking to attract major food and beverage companies from Asia to set up local processing facilities, banking on its location, investor assistance and the many trade agreements that Canada has in place with nearby countries...

‘National priority’: Australian F&B sector lauds government’s plan for post-COVID-19 economic fightback

14-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

The Australian food and beverage industry says a new government manufacturing strategy will propel exports, boost jobs and revitalise its stagnant capital investment environment.

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Aiding Asia’s ageing population: Education and innovation crucial for promoting healthy ageing – Expert Growth Asia Series panel

14-Oct-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Experts have weighed in on the importance of educating consumers on the concept of healthy ageing, and upcoming innovations in ingredients and delivery formats to drive the concept in the rapidly ageing Asia-Pacific region.

Consumer-led change: South Korea upgrades recycling symbol requirements for food and beverage packaging

13-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

The South Korean government has released draft regulations upgrading the recycling symbol requirements for all recyclable food and beverage packaging in the country, based on consumer demand and feedback.

FoodBytes! Pitch 2020: Low GI and plant-based APAC food firms amongst top finalists

07-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Asia food firms with leading innovations in the areas of low GI and plant-based products are amongst the Top 45 finalists in the FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 competition vying for a US$10,000 prize and global recognition.

Hemp and CBD in China: Good regulatory control key to driving open market for consumer food products - expert panel

07-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

China’s well thought out regulatory policies for its hemp and CBD industry have been key to establishing a controlled, and growing, open market for downstream consumer products such as food and cosmetics, according to an expert panel.

Single nutrient taxes questioned: Ultra-processed food policies should be prioritised instead, say researchers

06-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Public health researchers have pushed for governments to develop policies and guidelines targeting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as a whole, instead of focusing on individual nutrients such as salt and sugar, based on the findings of a new study report.

‘We demand equality’: Malaysian palm oil boss calls for sector’s fair treatment alongside other edible oils

06-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

The palm oil sector is demanding fair and equal treatment after years of being subjected to ‘unjust’ treatment and criticism, despite ‘doing more for sustainability’ compared to other edible oils in the industry.

‘Plastic still needed’: Nestle Malaysia maintains sustainability on recycling and reforestation

05-Oct-2020 By Pearly Neo

Nestle Malaysia’s local sustainability initiatives will be focused on recycling and reforestation projects in the near future in addition to efforts on plastic reduction although there is still a pressing need for the material, according to its top executive.