Dairy

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.

‘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).

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.

From aged care to mainstream: Flavour Creations’ no-melt ice cream looks to shake up the market

20-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Australian food manufacturer and innovator Flavour Creations is looking to cause a stir in the food industry with its no-melt ice cream, which originally formed part of its medical nutrition line.

‘Clear bias’: Punjab milk sellers protest government disposal of fresh milk ‘without substantial argument’

20-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Milk sellers in Punjab are protesting the Punjab Food Authority’s (PFA) discarding of large quantities of milk based on adulteration concerns, arguing that there is a lack of substantial evidence to prove their fears.

Japan gets dairy exports green light for EU

19-Mar-2019 By Jim Cornall

Japan has been added to the list of countries that can export dairy products to the EU.

Expansion and innovation: Singapore ice cream brand Udders targets five overseas territories

19-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Singapore home-grown ice cream brand Udders hopes its strong brand personality and relentless NPD innovation will help drive its export expansion plans.

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".

Yili set to buy NZ’s Westland for $404m

18-Mar-2019 By Jim Cornall

The board of New Zealand’s Westland Co-operative Dairy Company Limited has signed a conditional scheme implementation agreement to sell the West Coast dairy cooperative to Hongkong Jingang Trade Holding Co., Limited (Jingang), a wholly-owned subsidiary...

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.

AI for food safety: Innovators urged to find solutions via Alibaba’s Tianchi platform

13-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo

Artificial intelligence (AI) experts from around the globe are being invited to compete in search of food safety solutions, such as foodborne disease outbreaks, food fraud or product recalls.

FoodEx Japan 2019

Organic products in Japan: Strict standards, small market, but huge opportunities - Retailer

13-Mar-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Adhering to Japan’s strict organic standards and requirements is the biggest hurdle for overseas firms trying to get a foothold in the nation’s fledgling sector, which is now being tipped for a growth spurt.