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Asia's Food Future: Industry 4.0

Tracking product origins: The hot topic of traceability in F&B and the emerging technology enabling advances

22-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo and Guan Yu Lim

The importance of traceability within the food and beverage industry has rapidly risen over the past few years so in our latest edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we take a look at several of the most significant solutions and the vital role...

Science Shorts: Clean meat advances, Australia's new food allergen-exposing strategy, nanotech-based food packaging and more in our round-up

22-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Advances in clean meat, Australia's new food allergen-exposing strategy, nanotech-based food packaging and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.

Due for review: FSANZ launches proposals for food safety standards review in Australia

21-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched two proposals to overhaul of the Australian food safety standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code), marking the first time in almost two decades these have been reviewed.

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Tetra Pak reveals three emerging on-the-shelf food trends

20-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Tetra Pak has revealed three emerging trends seen in packaged food products, with convenience, healthier options and sustainability claims on the rise.

‘Tight’ supply: Philippines approves fresh wave of sugar imports to meet manufacturer demand

19-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

The Philippines Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has approved a new round of sugar imports into the country, on the back of requests from local food manufacturers such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

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

16-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Coca-Cola, Mengniu, and Nestle are some of the big brands featured in this edition of Brand New.

Policy Picks: Liquor adulterators prosecuted under NSA in India, China's national health guidelines, Thai GMO rules and more feature in our round-up

15-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Liquor adulteration prosecution under NSA in India, China's national health guidelines, Thai GMO regulations and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.

Reduction revolution: Why Middle East packaging firm OCTAL is banking on sustainable solutions

14-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Oman-based packaging firm OCTAL is expanding its patented PET Sheet business specifically to meet growing demand for more sustainable solutions.

Three Middle East packaging trends driving Agthia Group’s ambitions

14-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Agthia Group has opened its new packaging technology centre at Al Ain, UAE, with the firm highlighting three key trends currently shaping the sector.

Fighting nuts with nuts: How strong is science behind allergy-exposing strategy?

14-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

A new allergy prevention project in Australia has recommended that children be exposed to a variety of common allergy-causing foods within the first year of age in order to decrease their risk of allergy development later in life – but how strong is the...

‘Seamless experience’: Singapore’s NTUC FairPrice optimises omni-channel retail model with revamped e-commerce platform

12-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Singapore supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice has its eye on a ‘seamless omni-channel experience’ for consumers, powered by its revamped e-commerce platform and automated online fulfilment system.

Catalyst for economic growth: Food and beverage firms take three of most valuable brand spots in Vietnam

12-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Food and beverage companies took three of the top ten most valuable brand spots in Vietnam, cementing the industry’s position as a major contributor to the country’s rapid economic growth.

Nestle's Indonesian investment: MNC pumps in USD100m to increase production by 25%

12-Aug-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Nestle is increasing its Indonesian production capacity by 25% through the expansion of three of its factories in Karawang (West Java), Kejayan (East Java) and Panjang (Lampung).

China Focus: Cheese imports, e-commerce, local plant-based investments and more feature in our round-up

08-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Cheese imports, e-commerce, local plant-based investments and more feature in this edition of China Focus.

Tech for sustainability: Rabobank strives to help solve Asia’s supply chain challenges

07-Aug-2019 By Pearly Neo

Data-driven technology and innovation are expected to be the way forward for food industries in Asia to solve supply chain sustainability and traceability challenges, according to multinational food and agriculture financing institution Rabobank.