Since January 2022, Maersk has connected Barry Callebaut’s supply chain from cocoa growing origins in Africa to the factories in Asia Pacific through ocean and landside logistics service A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and Barry Callebaut Group, the world leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, have entered into a long-term partnership to build and operate a new Built-To-Suit cocoa[Read More…]
Food
Indonesian premium chocolate makers eye Australian market
Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis will work together to identify and promote market opportunities for Indonesian premium cocoa businesses Sweet opportunities for the Indonesian premium chocolate industry abound under a new partnership between Jakarta-based fine chocolate manufacturer Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis, a business development programme backed by the Australian and Indonesian governments. Pipiltin Cocoa will[Read More…]
Sustenir introduces Superfood Smoothies with functional benefits in Singapore
Average Singaporean consumes less than half the daily recommended amount of fibre Sustenir, a Singapore-based company of sustainable superfood products, has introduced its new range of Superfood Smoothies. Each product is made with high quality kale and a variety of fruits, designed to support optimal health and well-being. The smoothies were[Read More…]
Kerry research shows that long-term health concerns are motivating consumers in Asia to reduce sugar in diets
A balanced taste between sweet, salty and spicy is important for Southeast Asian consumers New global consumer research from Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, reveals that consumers are concerned about the long-term negative effects of high sugar intake. Health, with a focus on improving immunity, gut health[Read More…]
Seafood industry in Australia resists push to reel in traceable wild fish
Origin of most seafood is untraceable, as it may have been caught illegally or unsustainably Seafood giants are resisting the push to use technology to trace wild seafood and clean up the industry as it may bite into their profits, a Monash University report reveals. The article found an oligopoly of big[Read More…]
Vietnam-based Vinamilk eyes international business diversification
To meet the growing demands with innovative solutions Following Gulfood Dubai 2023, the world’s largest food exhibition that took place earlier this year, Vietnam-based dairy firm Vinamilk has announced plans to participate in other trade promotion events such as Japan Foodex Fair, and FHA Singapore Fair, International SME Fair in Guangzhou,[Read More…]
Indian FMCG brand Dabur makes additional investment of Rs 9.68 B in Nepal
For capacity enhancement and diversification of products Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCF) company Dabur has decided to make an additional investment of Rs 9.68 billion in Nepal. The Investment Board Nepal and Dabur Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction, operation, and management of capacity building and[Read More…]
Singaporean startup Jungle Kitchen offers modern tropical vegan range
With zero plastic packaging and a fully verified supply chain Jungle Kitchen, a Singapoean startup that uses heritage ingredients and cooking techniques to create tropical vegan food products, has made its debut. Jungle Kitchen is dedicated to the exploration of tropical ingredients and flavours championing the quality and diversity of[Read More…]
Israel’s Steakholder Foods 3D bio-prints world’s first cultivated fish fillet
A significant step towards the commercialisation of its 3D bioprinter Israel-based startup Steakholder Foods has successfully printed the first ready-to-cook cultivated grouper fish product. As part of the strategic partnership between the two companies, Steakholder Foods customised its bio-inks utilising grouper cells provided by Umami Meats. The printing and bio-ink[Read More…]
Symrise enters into partnership with Shan Foods in Pakistan
Ensures speed to market with the established local manufacturing footprint to Symrise key customers Germany headquartered Symrise, a major producer of flavours and fragrances, has signed a partnership with manufacturer Shan Foods, Pakistan. This collaboration intends to deliver winning taste solutions for leading local and global consumer-preferred food brands. Symrise[Read More…]