Students help devise alcohol-free Japanese soy sauce
Muslim students have been enlisted by a Japanese condiments manufacturer to help develop a new halal soy sauce which it hopes to begin exporting to Southeast Asia later this year.
Archives for June 6, 2017
NH Foods JV makes progress on Malaysia halal hub
Japan’s biggest food manufacturer has chosen Malaysia to be its hub for halal exports, in partnership with a Malaysian chicken major.
Mintel: 13% of Asia-Pacific product launches carry halal claim
With food accounting for nearly two-thirds of business in the global halal economy, there has been a flurry of new product activity in Asia-Pacific.
New trials show ‘multiple health benefits’ from consuming mango: Industry body
Several emerging human studies on mango consumption are reporting improved blood pressure, blood sugar control and gut health, according to the National Mango Board.
Bangladesh to get 10% fast food levy
Bangladesh’s finance minister announced to parliament that he was committed to imposing new taxes on fast food as a health measure.
Entrepreneurs weigh in: As the US flavor trend landscape responds to globalization, just saying 'Asian' is not enough
Matcha, kimchi, and adobo are just a few among the popular flavors from Asia that one can easily stumble upon in US grocery stores and restaurants.
Malaysian incubator signs deal to boost China’s halal exports
A Malaysian technology and energy incubator has agreed to collaborate with companies in Hong Kong and China to produce and market halal-certified foods internationally.