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Science Shorts: Sugar-sweetened drink studies, red meat mortality research, cell-based meats and more feature in our round-up

19-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Sugar-sweetened drink studies, red meat mortality research, cell-based meats and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.

Delivering in the digital age: Why food and beverage firms need real time insights from farm to fork

19-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

In Asia Pacific’s increasingly completive food and beverage space, technological advances are crucial for firms to drive operational efficiency and effectively manage data across the supply chain.

Brand New: Nestle, Coca-Cola, Patchi and more big names feature in our round-up

18-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Nestle, Coca-Cola, Patchi, Lewis Road Creamery and more big names feature in this edition of Brand New.

E-commerce disputes: Food complaints make up 70% of all cases heard at Beijing Internet Court

18-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Disputes over food products made online are accounting for a staggering 73% of all cases heard at China’s second Internet Court in Beijing, which was established to protect business transactions, personal information, and intellectual property online.

Just half a serving of sugary drinks per week heightens obesity risk in diabetics: Study

17-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

An intake of more than 0.5 servings per week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may potentially increase the risk of metabolic syndrome in diabetic patients, according to a study from the Middle East.

Effective sugar taxation: Two factors crucial for success, claims New Zealand study

17-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

A new study from the University of Otago has highlighted the overall effectiveness of sugar taxation in several countries where it has been implemented, but stressed that both taxation design and policy consistency need to be taken into account to increase...

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Social, systems and security: Industry leaders on what generates fast company growth in Australia

17-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Low-cost social media marketing, ensuring suitable software and systems are in place, and brand protection have been identified as key traits for fast healthy FMCG company growth, according to a panel of industry leaders.

Blockchain for transparency: Nestle to pilot new tech on dairy in New Zealand

17-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Nestle is collaborating with blockchain provider OpenSC on a pilot for its New Zealand dairy operations that will create supply chain traceability from farm-to-fork, with a second phase set to focus on palm oil.

Beverages blow: Researchers find sugar in drinks carries higher health risks than that in food

16-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

A New Zealand study has revealed that sugar-sweetened beverages appears to contain higher health risks than sugar-containing foods, especially when it comes to metabolic syndrome development.

Naturally Good Expo 2019

Good shelf: Why store listings are still crucial for Aussie brands to taste success in the US

16-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Healthy, natural and organic food firms from Australia seeking to crack the US market can’t afford to ignore traditional retail channels, while at the same time ensuring they don’t seek to run before they can walk, according to a leading expert.

Coca-Cola, Nestle and Fonterra reaffirm reformulation drive amid calls for more Malaysian government support

16-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Coca-Cola, Nestle and Fonterra, which all participated in the surveys and interviews conducted for the report by IGD and Food Industry Asia, reaffirmed to FoodNavigator-Asia their commitment towards healthier reformulation, especially around sugar reduction.

‘Violative health risks’: Philippines FDA issues warnings against 14 unregistered food products

15-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

The Philippines Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has issued warnings against 14 unregistered food products, including beverages, snacks and desserts, advising the public against purchasing and consuming them.

‘Wrong move, wrong time’: India’s colour coded labelling regulations draft hit red light with industry

15-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

A new food labelling regulations draft published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) suggesting colour coded labelling for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) has drawn fervent protest from the nation’s food and beverage...

Policy Picks: Sugar taxes in Malaysia and Pakistan, stricter import rules in South Korea and more feature in our round-up

12-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

Sugar taxes in Malaysia and Pakistan, stricter import rules in South Korea and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.

More Taiwan kids getting sugar fix from tea and coffee as soft drink intake slumps - study

11-Jul-2019 By Pearly Neo

A recent study has found coffee and tea to be the top source of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for Taiwanese adolescents, in addition to higher health and nutritional risks.