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Growing global demand for Dairy Milk Alternatives

There is a growing global movement in favour for plant-based milk alternatives as consumers globally get to appreciate the taste of such products, some of which taste even better than...

ASEAN consumers looking at immunity boosting food during pandemic

Latest report released by Mintel showed that consumers in Southeast Asia are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their daily lives, most importantly, on the food and beverages that they...

Takasago celebrates 100th anniversary with ambitious expansion plan in ASEAN

AFBR has recently interviewed Ms Siew Hoong Chan, Consumer Insights and Market Research, Asia Leader, Flavours Division, Takasago International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd in conjunction with Takasago’s 100th anniversary celebration in...

Kerry Trendspotter, its versatility and application at this time of crisis

AFBR gets the opportunity to interview Avinash Lal, Market Research and Consumer Insights Director of Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) to get more specific responses on how...

WACKER cyclodextrin adds more foam to Cappucinos and Cafe Lattes

Coffee specialties like cappuccinos, latte macchiato and cafe au lait are all characterised by a creamy milk foam. Coffee drinkers generally are attracted by drinks which have stable foaming properties.
CAVAMAX®...

Bericap all set to serve the Beverage Segment in ASEAN with its high quality closures

As one of the leading players in the caps/closures market globally, Bericap has now set its sight on capturing a larger share of the market for beverage caps/closures in the...

What is HPP and why is it a Growing Technology in Asia?

High Pressure Pasteurisation (HPP) is cold pasteurisation in pure water; it uses ultra-high pressure purified water to keep packaged food pathogen-free to stay fresh longer. At very high pressures, bacteria...

igus hygienic e-chains form part of slicing systems for Meat/Cheese

Schindler & Wagner GmbH & Co. KG (SCHIWA), established in 1965, is the technology leader in customer-specific slicing systems for a wide variety of meat and cheese products. Martin Hüttenrauch,...

Khmer Fresh Milk to supply Cambodians with 100% local fresh milk

Cambodia’s Khmer Fresh Milk Co Ltd has revealed its plan to supply the Cambodian dairy market with 100% local high-quality milk products under strict hygiene standards.
The company Co-Founder Chy Sila...

Danone to invest US$117 million on Specialised Nutrition in China

French food and dairy group, Danone plans to invest €100 million (US$117 million) in China in order to strengthen its specialised nutrition activities, which includes the acquisition of a...

Growing investments in Thailand's Food Sector despite COVID-19

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has recently reported that from January 2019 to June 2020, international and local investors have filed 116 investment promotion applications for food and drinks manufacturing...

Vattanac Group to construct US$87 million brewery in Phnom Penh

The Cambodian government has recently approved the plan submitted by Vattanac Brewery Co Ltd to construct a new US$87 million brewery in the capital, Phnom Penh, as it seeks to...

Power Root studying plan to build new ‘premixed beverage’ factory in Johor

Power Root Sdn Bhd is now exploring plan to expand its premixed beverage production capacity by building a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia's state of Johor, with an estimated investment...

Vitasoy expects 2nd half sales to rebound all thanks to the Mainland

Despite the painful relationship between Hong Kong with mainland China, the territory’s largest non-carbonated beverage manufacturer, Vitasoy International is scaling up its business on the mainland to prepare for a...

Four new products under Farm Fresh brand to be launched by end-2020

The Holstein Milk Company Sdn Bhd, which owns the local dairy brand Farm Fresh, is planning to release 4 new products which include UHT Chocolate Milk with Soy, UHT Cafe...

Growing NPD shift from Plant-based Meat to Seafood

Looks like the plant-based alternative segment is shifting or enlarging its category to also include seafood alternatives on consumers’ dining menus. US-based Gathered Foods, the producer of Good Catch® plant-based seafood...

VASEP complains on tariffs for semi-processed/processed seafood

Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) recently voiced their unhappiness over the imposition of tariffs by Vietnamese tax authorities’ on Vietnamese enterprises in the seafood business.
This refers to...

Stinky Noodles saw exports soaring in 1st half 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one unusual product from China saw demand soaring from both local and export market, making it one of the best-selling ready-to-serve food during this period.
Luosifen, an...

Suntory PepsiCo to focus on digital marketing, NPDs to reach out to Gen Z

Soft drink distributor, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage Thailand Co (SPB) remains upbeat on its sales prospects despite a weaker soft drink market during the first half of 2020.
Somchai Ketchaikosol, Chief Marketing...

Vinamilk to expand Hi-Cafe outlet into a chain

Vinamilk, the country’s largest dairy producer, and the owner of Hi-Cafe outlet in HCMC now plans to expand this outlet into a full-fledged chain store.
According to insider information, the management...

Carrefour diversifying into Eatery Business in China

Major hypermarket chain, Carrefour China Holdings has recently open its 1st in-house catering outlet, Mr. Fu restaurant, in Shanghai with plans to open 99 more nationwide this year.
Mr. Fu chain...

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...

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...

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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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
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THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2020

Sustainable Foods Summit Asia Pacific

Fruit Expo & World Fruit Industry Conference 2020

Vitafoods Virtual Expo 2020

Propak Asia 2020

Selangor International Business Summit 2020

Vitafoods Asia 2020

Fi Asia - China/ Hi China 2020

Fi Vietnam 2020

Fi Asia 2020

IndusFood F&B/Tech Show 2021

FHA - Food & Beverage 2021

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