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THAIFEX – Anuga Asia set to be one of the first F&B exhibitions to be held this year after COVID-19

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia affirms that it will hold its major exhibition from 22 – 26 September 2020, being one of the first international trade exhibitions to take place physically...

UNITED CAPS unveils comprehensive portfolio of closures for Edible Oils, Vinegars

UNITED CAPS, a global manufacturer of caps and closures, has recently announced its acquisition of Spanish firm Embalatap, which resulted in an enhanced portfolio of caps and closures for...

Bühler partners Big Idea Ventures to accelerate sustainable protein revolution

Two big names in the food industry, Bühler and Big Idea Ventures are joining forces to accelerate investments in promising start-ups, with the ultimate goal of creating great tasting alternatives...

Barry Callebaut adds 4th chocolate production line in Singapore

Barry Callebaut, leading cocoa and chocolate ingredients processor, has added a 4th chocolate production line in Singapore that will boost the volume of chocolate for the Asia Pacific market. Currently,...

Ingredion’s latest starch ingredient offers ‘Mochi’ texture application for food manufacturers

Ingredion has recently launched N-DULGE® 320 starch, adding to its extensive portfolio of starch-based texturisers. The timely launch enables manufacturers to take advantage of the rapidly growing market for mochi...

SFA approves SweeGen's Bestevia Reb D, E as next generation sugar solutions for F&B manufacturers

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recently approved the use of SweeGen's Bestevia Reb D and E, which further adds to the region's F&B industry's portfolio of sugar reduction solutions. Earlier...

Güntner wins German Innovation Award for its Air Cooler DUAL Compact

On 26 May, Güntner Air cooler DUAL Compact (GADC) has won an award for innovation by the German Design Council in the “Business to Business – Energy Solutions” category.
The award...

The Winners & The Losers during COVID-19 pandemic

The food and beverages industry in Asia is probably one of the most resilient industry, with consumers continue to demand for food and beverages during the ongoing pandemic.
Excluding the food...

Growing importance of Plant-based Proteins for the global consumers

A series of webinars held during the Vitafoods Digital Week which was scheduled from 11 – 13 May had revealed interesting insights on the growth of plant proteins to supply...

Craft Beer producer makes innovative, authentic brew using Krones brewing technology

Taiwan-based craft beer producer, Taihu Brewery (Taihu) is renown for its innovative beverage products from tea-flavoured beers or sours with smoked Taiwanese plum. The marketing team at Taihu is innovative...

Heat and Control offers latest high efficiency oil filtration technology for fried foods

Heat and Control, one of the world's leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, has recently released the OilSaver Filtration System to its Oil Management System lineup.
The OilSaver 700...

BLC introduces Sweetolin for ‘guilt-free’ confectionery products with 50% less sugar

Confectionery manufacturers can now offer their consumers quality ‘guilt-free indulgence’ confectionery products with up to 50% less sugar while not compromising on taste.
This is all thanks to Bunge Loders Croklaan...

Philippines considers proposal to impose tax on Snacks and Fast Foods

Philippines’ National Tax Research Center (NTRC) is pushing for the imposition of a 10 to 20% excise tax on unhealthy food – like snacks and fast foods, which could...

TCP Group to invest US$150 million in China

Thailand’s TCP Group is preparing to invest US$150 million to re-establish the Red Bull energy drink brand in China, the country where it faced a protracted legal battle with a...

Nestle to invest US$100 million on a new plant-based food facility in China

Nestle has recently announced its plan to invest US$104 million in China to include a new plant-based food facility. This will be its first plant-based food facility for Asia...

Coca-Cola moves into chilled milk production through partnership with Mengniu

Global soft drink giant, Coca-Cola Co has recently announced a joint venture with China’s leading dairy group, China Mengniu Dairy Co to produce and sell chilled milk in China.
Coca-Cola said...

ThaiBev sees plunge in investment value in SABECO in 2020

After pumping more than US$5 billion for a 53% stake in SABECO, ThaiBev now sees its investment value plunged by more than half, and this is exacerbated further by the...

Century saw 31% jump in Q1 profit due to the pandemic

Century Pacific Food Inc. one of Philippines’ largest food companies, saw its 1st quarter net income rise 31% to Pesos 1.4 billion (US$27.6 million) compared to a year ago, and...

Instant Noodle producer brings real meat, vegetables to Vietnamese consumers

As more and more Vietnamese consumers are staying at home and do not eat-out due to the pandemic, Masan Group has recently released a new version of Omachi premium instant...

Bubble Tea lovers can now switch to Wall’s latest Boba Ice Cream

Bubble tea lovers can now enjoy their favourite drink, now in ice cream format.
Wall’s ice cream brand is collaborating for the first time with Tealive Malaysia to create the...

Ban and heavier penalties for Alcoholic Drinks consumption hurt regional players

Many countries in ASEAN had imposed ban on alcoholic drinks consumption during this pandemic period, whereas some have also imposed heavier penalties for illegal activities related to alcoholic drinking. This...

Bulog faces challenges to import staples as producing countries cap exports

Staple foods like rice and wheat represent an important commodity to every corners of the globe. Due to its importance, prices of such commodities have surged as supply chains are...

Manufacturers adopting new brand strategies to reach out to consumers during pandemic

In Asia, major food companies are actively engaging with the public by building greater awareness of their brands through CSR, while supporting the cause of protecting the community from COVID-19...

SACMI offers customers remote factory start-up ensuring service continuity during pandemic

SACMI can now offer remote factory acceptance tests and the ability to provide a true remote start-up service (SAT-site acceptance test), thereby ensuring its customers worldwide can maximise the opportunities...

igus virtual trade show presents more than 100 new motion plastic solutions

In what appears to be a proactive yet innovative approach to reach out to its global customers, igus showcases over 100 new products at its first virtual trade show stand...

Growing regional challenges to maintain food resilience during COVID-19 crisis

Latest research (survey) commissioned by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Food Industry Asia (FIA), have revealed interesting insights and challenges faced by the food supply chain in ASEAN during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According...

5 Major Trends to Watch for 2020

2020 will be an interesting year to watch as the world will see dramatic shifts in several perspectives.
On the economic front, the US-China trade war has taken a 'breather'...

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Calendar of Events

MIFB 2020

Date of Exhibition: 22 - 24 July (E-event will be held on the scheduled date)
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur
Organiser: Sphere Exhibits (M) Sdn Bhd
Tel:+603 7989 1133
Fax:+603 7988 0136
E-mail: peishan@sphereexhibits.com.my
Website: www.mifb.com.my

BEPLACE - Propak Asia 2020

Date of Exhibition: 15 - 17 July
(E-event will be held on the scheduled date)
Organiser: Informa Group
Website: https://www.propakasia.com/ppka/2020/en/beplace.asp

THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2020

Date of Exhibition: 22 - 26 September 2020
Venue: Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Organiser: Koelnmesse, Department of International Trade Promotion (Ministry of Commerce, Thailand) and The Thai Chamber of Commerce
Contact Person: Lynn How
Tel: +65 6500 6712
E-mail: lynn.how@koelnmesse.com.sg
Website: www.thaifex-anuga.com

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Calendar of Events

MIFB 2020

BEPLACE - Propak Asia 2020

THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2020

Sustainable Foods Summit Asia Pacific

Fruit Expo & World Fruit Industry Conference 2020

Vitafoods Virtual Expo 2020

Propak Asia 2020

Vitafoods Asia 2020

Fi Asia - China/ Hi China 2020

Fi Vietnam 2020

Fi Asia 2020

FHA - Food & Beverage 2021

FHA - HoReCa 2022

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