Beverages

Brand New: PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in our round-up

18-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in this edition of Brand New

Cut the sugar: Potonguler’s stevia-based condensed milk could complement Malaysia’s sugar tax strategy

18-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Malaysian start-up Pontonguler’s new low-calorie, diabetic-friendly condensed milk made with stevia could hold the answer to the local government’s concern over the rising rates of chronic diseases in the country, particularly for beverages not covered...

Japan tax hike: Alcohol faces 2% increase as retailers move to curb general confusion

18-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Japan will implement a 2% increase in consumption taxes for alcohol starting October 1 this year, creating a potential grey area where it is used an ingredient in food products.

New Zealand's wine industry celebrates its 200th anniversary

17-Sep-2019 By Rachel Arthur

On September 25, 1819, Reverend Samuel Marsden planted the first vines in New Zealand. ‘New Zealand promises to be very favourable to the vine… should it succeed, it will prove of vast important in this part of the globe’, he prophesied. With the industry...

Boosting Indian competitiveness: Five major food categories to benefit from US$417m World Bank collaboration

17-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Prepared and packaged foods are one the five key categories identified by an India-World Bank collaborative programme to boost the nation’s food manufacturing sector, which has now moved to the cabinet approval stage.

Added sugar labelling: Australian industry ‘fully supportive’ but appeals for consistency

16-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

The food and beverage industry in Australia has expressed ‘full support’ for the addition of information about added sugar onto food and beverage labels – but want this to be consistent with the Health Star Rating (HSR) system to avoid negatively affecting...

Policy Picks: FSSAI food safety audits, new UAE sugar tax additions, Indonesia's 'no palm oil' claims ban and more in our round-up

13-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

FSSAI food safety audits, new UAE sugar tax additions, Indonesia's 'no palm oil' claims ban and more in this edition of Policy Picks.

APAC’s organic challenges: Poor branding and policing threatens to undermine industry and confuse consumers

11-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Poor organic branding and a lack of policing are amongst the major challenges facing the organic industry in the APAC region today, according to specialist organic retailer Nature’s Glory.

Clean label trend: Why food safety is most important aspect for Middle East consumers

11-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

The most dominant clean label trend across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region is the importance of safety, according to new research by Kerry.

Sugar beat? UAE to impose 50% excise tax in 2020 on products containing sugar and sweeteners

11-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

In a move to reduce consumption of unhealthy products and prevent chronic diseases, the UAE Government will impose a fresh 50% excise tax on a raft of products containing added sugar or sweeteners, with officials hoping it will reduce consumption of ‘unhealthy...

New Zealand F&B industry doubts efficacy of Countdown’s under-16 energy drink ban

10-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

The New Zealand food and beverage industry has responded with doubt over the efficacy and benefits of supermarket Countdown’s decision to ban the sales of energy drinks to all consumers under the age of 16.

Massive potential: Why are ASEAN halal food exports growing at a slower rate than global demand?

10-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Halal food exports from South East Asian countries are seemingly sluggish, despite soaring consumer demand and a more sophisticated regulatory regime.

Energy drinks take a hit in New Zealand as grocery chain ban sales to teenagers

09-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown has banned the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, with its 180 outlets requiring young customers to present their ID when seeking to make purchases.

Japan’s food labelling standards: Around 20% of products not compliant with new regime

05-Sep-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

One-in-five food products in Japan are still not compliant with the country’s new food labelling standards, with time rapidly running out for manufacturers to make the changes.

Reformulation in India: Good taste and clear nutrition labelling found to be key factors for success

05-Sep-2019 By Pearly Neo

Keeping products tasty and providing clear nutrition labelling have been found to be key factors influencing consumer appeal when it comes to food and beverage reformulation in India, a new report has found.