The Philippines lifted its ban on the importation of several fish species from the nuclear-hit region of Fukushima, despite the fact the country didn’t import such products in the first place.
New Zealand-based dairy company Megadairy has highlighted several major differences between dairy consumption patterns in their two major markets, China and Oceania.
A Thai government scheme to back more food tech start-ups – called Thailand’s FoodInnopolis - has signed two new partnership deals, including one which will provide around USD$40m of investment.
People who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis, new research from Australia has found.
Korean red ginseng giant Korea Ginseng Corp is looking to further grow its China business by bringing tradition to the younger generation of consumers with trendy packaging designs, and developing products specifically targeting the female market.
Japanese egg-based products giant Kewpie is looking to develop further on its internal research and health-focused products to further expand its personalised product portfolio.
Hong Kong plant-based movement leader Green Monday is bringing Omnipork and other plant-based products into more parts of Asia this year, with launches in Thailand and China in the pipeline.
Kiwi firm Vitality Wellness is gunning for success in Asian markets with its blackcurrant-based Brain Shield supplement, which contains high levels of cyclic Glycine-Proline (cGP).
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named five ‘fake vinegar’ brands following continued pressure by government officials and the public – but consumers are now demanding to know why the other 275+ have been kept confidential.
Indian start-up Kefir Culture is aiming to improve public health and targeting local expansion with its own twist on kefir, a traditional fermented beverage known for its gut health benefits.
The wider Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions contain a host of opportunities for Chinese food, beverage and nutrition brands, but navigating the complexities of multiple markets, with different consumer trends, regulatory environments and economic conditions,...
Lotte's Thai focus, fresh produce exports from Wakayama Prefecture, Morinaga's manufacturing lines increase and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Turmeric-ginger beverage brand Jiang Yeah Yeah (Grandpa Ginger) has hit sales growth of some 80% across nine months after going viral in Malaysia – and it has plans to go much further.
