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Growing favor of Yoghurt for Snacking across Asia

A recent paper presented by Rebecca Cuthbertson, Global Marketing & Communications Manager for Fonterra during the 6th Dairy Asia Pacific Summit 2019 held in November 2019 in Singapore unveiled growing...

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'...

igus to showcase 3 smart plastic solutions for the F&B industry at Propak Philippines 2020

igus, a leading global supplier of smart plastic solutions, will showcase 3 smart plastic solutions for the food and beverage industry during the Propak Philippines exhibition held from 5 –...

Compact, Highly-efficient ‘VarioFlash’ Pasteuriser for Beer from Krones

When producing beer and juices, thermal product treatment is a crucial factor for extending the product’s shelf-life.
Krones has its range of VarioFlash flash pasteurisers in its portfolio, which particularly...

Interview with Tate & Lyle President, APAC on Sweetener/Sugar Replacement Products

Asia Food & Beverages Report has the opportunity to interview Harry Boot, President, Asia Pacific, Food and Beverage Solutions at Tate & Lyle to find out more on the latest...

Green House to showcase its popular Flavoe Emulco Series at FHA Horeca

Green House, a major supplier of bakery ingredients, will be exhibiting at FHA Horeca 2020, a biennial mega hospitality and food service exhibition, which will be held in Singapore from...

Plant-based milk producer successfully raised US$225 million to support expansion

US-based almond milk producer, Califia Farms has raised US$225 million from global investors including Singapore's Temasek Holdings who are looking for the next plant-based food hit after Beyond Meat last...

Premium Chocolate Maker to tap new markets in Asia

Malaysia’s premium chocolate producer, Benns Ethicoa Chocolate Factory Sdn Bhd is now planning to tap new markets, particularly Japan and South Korea, while further strengthening its product and brand presence...

New start-up aims to create artificial ‘breast milk’

A new start-up in Singapore is hoping to create a dent in the multi-billion dollar infant milk formula industry, by producing ‘artificial’ breast milk cultured from stem cells, which it...

Venture Fund sees tremendous potential for plant-based foods in Asia

Asia Food & Beverages Report has the opportunity to interview Andrew Ive, Founder and Managing GP of Big Idea Ventures, one of the major venture capital firms that focus on...

ThaiBev denies rumors that it is selling Sabeco stake

Thailand’s beverage giant, Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd (ThaiBev) has denied rumours that it is seeking potential investors to buy over its brewery business in Vietnam.
The rumours started late last...

CPF to launch plant-based meat substitutes across Asian markets in 2020

Thailand's leading agribusiness firm, Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF), is set to introduce plant-based meat substitutes in 2020 in response to growing customer demand, said CPF’s Chief Executive Prasit Boondoungprasert. He...

Nestle sets up Product Innovation Centre for Special Medical Foods

Nestle Health Science has invested in a product innovation centre in Taizhou, Jiangsu province to cater to the country’s growing demand for clinical nutrition products.
This new centre will operate in...

China shows keen interest in ASEAN’s 1st Halal Gelatin Park

The Second Construction Co Ltd of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, a key enterprise of China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCEC), has shown interest in ASEAN's 1st Halal Gelatin Industrial...

Bunge launches Betapol® Plus, the next generation OPO for Infant Formula

Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), the edible oil business of Bunge Limited, has recently unveiled Betapol® Plus, the next generation of premium quality Oleic-Palmitic-Oleic (OPO or SN-2 palmitate) lipids for infant...

Firmenich chooses ‘Classic Blueberry’ as 2020 Flavor of the Year

Firmenich has announced ‘Classic Blueberry’ as the flavor of the year for 2020, due to its longstanding association with well-being and its role in helping usher in a new wave...

Mamee-Double Decker saves Khee San Bhd from bankruptcy

Financially-troubled candy producer Khee San Bhd has been ‘saved’ from possible bankruptcy, after major snack food player, Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd offers to take up to 45.1% of its...

Kirin iMUSE yogurt & lemon flavored drink scores tremendous success in Vietnam

Interfood Shareholding CO. has recently announced that Kirin iMUSE Yogurt & Lemon flavored drink, a new product developed specifically for the Vietnamese market has achieved tremendous success in the past...

New way of eating Cheese from Emina Indonesia

PT Emina Cheese Indonesia has just launched in the 4th quarter of 2019, 3 new interesting variants of cheese sticks under the Emina brand. The 3 variants are Chocolate, Sambal...

Impossible Burger to seek Halal Certification for Impossible Pork/Sausage

In what appears to be a controversial move, Impossible Foods, the manufacturer of the globally-renown Impossible Burger is now hoping to gain Halal certification for its new products Impossible Pork...

ASEAN countries to increase their focus on Halal Food, Certification

Major developing countries in ASEAN are sprucing up their investment efforts to capitalise on the double-digit growth in the US$3.3 trillion global Halal Food Industry.
Top 5 economies in the region...

China imported over US$100 million worth of Korean instant noodles

In 2019, China’s imports of South Korean instant noodles have jumped 5-fold compared to 2014.
According to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), China imported US$100 million worth of Korean instant...

Coca-Cola launched light-up Star Wars bottles to promote its ‘Low/No Sugar’ image

The Coca-Cola Co has earlier launched its special-edition Coke Zero bottles that light up.
The bottles featured the Star Wars lightsabre weapons on the labels as well as characters from the...

Max's Group opens Dining Hub with multi food brands in Quezon City

Casual dining leader, Max’s Group (MGI’s) has recently opened a dining hub with all the food brands that it owns in Cubao near Quezon City.
Called the Main Avenue, the dining...

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Calendar of Events

Propak Philippines 2020

Date of Exhibition: 5 - 7 February 2020
Venue: World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City
Organiser: Informa Markets
Tel: +63 2 8551 7718 / 8551 7564
Email: lyn.aquino@informa.com
Website: www.propakphilippines.com

FHA - HoReCa 2020

Date of Exhibition: 3 - 6 March 2020
Venue: Singapore Expo
Tel: +65 6233 6688
Contact person:
E-mail: enquiry@foodnhotelasia.com
Website: www.fhahoreca.com/

FOODEX Japan 2020

Date of Exhibition: 10 - 13 March 2020
Venue: Makuhari Messe
Organiser: Japan Management Association, Japan Hotel Association, Japan Ryokan & Hotel Association, Japan Restaurant Association, Japan Tourism Facilities Association
Tel: +81 (0) 3 3434 3453
Contact person/email: foodex@jma.or.jp
Website: https://www.jma.or.jp/foodex/en/

Sustainable Foods Summit Asia Pacific

Date of Exhibition: 30 - 31 March 2020
Venue: Marina Mandarin Singapore
Organiser: Ecovia Intelligence
Tel: +44 20 8567 0788
E-mail: info@sustainablefoodssummit.com
Website: https://sustainablefoodssummit.com/asia/

FHA - Food & Beverage 2020

Date of Exhibition: 31 March - 3 April 2020
Venue: Singapore Expo
Tel: +65 6233 6688
Contact person:
E-mail: enquiry@foodnhotelasia.com
Website: www.fhafnb.com

Anufood China 2020

Date of Exhibition: 15 - 17 April 2020
Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre, Shenzhen
Organiser: Koelnmesse China
Tel: +86 21 6690 6161 - 817/810
Contact person: Ms. Vivienne Lee (for exhibitors); Ms. Kelly Chen (for visitors)
E-mail: vivienne.lee@koelnmesse.cn; kelly.chen@koelnmesse.cn
Website: www.anufoodchina.com

MIHAS 2020

Date of Exhibition: 1 - 4 April 2020
Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
Organiser: MITI, MATRADE, HDC, JAKIM (managed by HW Lima Sdn Bhd)
Tel: +603 4142 1699
Email: sales@hwlima.org
Website: www.mihas.com.my

Food & Beverage Innovation Forum 2020 (FBIF2020)

Date of Exhibition: 15 - 17 April 2020
Venue: Hangzhou International Expo Center Organiser: Simba Events
Tel: + 86 21 5767 9411
Email: alice.du@simbaevents.cn
Website: www.foodforum.cn/enhome.html

THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2020

Date of Exhibition: 26 - 30 May 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