Beverages

FSSAI traffic light labelling regulations set for public consultation ‘soon’

26-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft on food labelling regulations including controversial traffic light labelling rules will be soon be released for public comment, according to an agency official.

Gulfood 2019

Top tips for food and beverage start-ups when collaborating with industry’s big beasts

26-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Be interesting, be passionate and be unique. These are among the top tips for start-ups when seeking to work with MNCs, according to a panel of top food and beverage industry leaders.

Healthier Milo: Nestlé Thailand invests US$6.6m in world-first 'no added sugar' beverage version

26-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Nestlé Thailand has invested THB200m (US$6.6m) in its world-first no-sucrose version of Milo, in response to the country's sugar reduction policy.

‘Go-to region’ for food firms: Asia Pacific to see fastest F&B market growth to 2030

25-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

The Asia Pacific region has come out on top in terms of expected growth for multiple food and beverage markets globally, and is expected to become the biggest F&B region for consumption worldwide by 2030, according to a new report.

Nestle Malaysia faces US$34mn lawsuit over allegations of unauthorised QR code usage

25-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Nestle Malaysia has been slapped with a written summons over the alleged ‘unauthorised and/or unlawful’ use of a QR code by a technology company, which is suing for the sum of RM139mn (US$34mn).

Third category beer: Malt alternatives a focus for Japanese giant Sapporo

25-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Japanese beer maker Sapporo Breweries is to devote more attention to so-called ‘third category beers’ – those which use malt alternatives such as soy and pea protein - in its home market this year.

Trend Tracker: Dessert trends in Japan, e-commerce in Saudi, alternative meats in China and more feature in our trends round-up

22-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Dessert and organic trends in Japan, e-commerce in Saudi and alternative meat popularity in China feature in this edition of Trend Tracker

Food Ingredients China 2019

Digital design: Greater scope for Chinese firms to embrace dynamic packaging opportunities

20-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

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.

GALLERY: Environmentally-friendly packaging from Japan

20-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

From recycled PET bottles to paper packaging, we look at some of the environmentally-friendly food and beverage packaging from Japan.

‘Challenging environment’: Heineken Malaysia announces price hikes despite positive 2018 results

20-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Heineken Malaysia will be raising its product prices as a response to the ‘challenging environment’ in in country, despite reporting very positive results in its 2018 year-end financial report.

Gulfood 2019

'Small in size, big on innovation’: Global Food Industries picks its battles to expand beyond the UAE

19-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Award-winning United Arab Emirates (UAE) food firm Global Food Industries (GFI) says the quality of its innovation, health focus and plant-based options will help drive its expansion outside of the Middle East.

China fights fake food: Authorities vow to 'bankrupt' firms responsible and 'reward' whistle blowers

19-Mar-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Chinese authorities are trying to reduce the prevalence of fake food by imposing heavier penalties on manufacturers and sellers until "they are made bankrupt".

‘Hydration with enjoyment’: Suntory PepsiCo enters Thai ‘Water Plus’ market in hopes of replicating to replicate Japanese success

18-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Company Limited (SPBT) has pioneered entry intoentered the Thai ‘Water Plus’ market, first launched in Japan, with the launch of its new goodmood water range.

Japan Focus: NPD, dairy price hikes, Ajinomoto profits plunge, Kirin's alignment plans and more feature in this round-up

14-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

NPD, dairy price hikes, Ajinomoto profits plunge, Kirin's alignment plans and more feature in this edition of Japan focus.

Smart cap solution: Danone uses packaging innovation to make personalisation more accessible

14-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

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.