thaibev-buys-myanmars-largest-distillery-for-us742m

November 6, 2017 | Thailand

ThaiBev buys Myanmar’s largest distillery for US$742m

ThaiBev bought a 75% stake in Myanmar Supply Chain (MSC) and Myanmar Distillery (MDC) for US$742m. Singapore – Thai Beverage, better known as ThaiBev (Southeast Asia’s largest beverage company) now…
china-infant-formula-maker-to-explore-expansion-opportunities

November 2, 2017 | China

China infant formula maker to explore expansion opportunities

New rules from Jan 1 will likely push out players selling regular products, leaving the market wide open for reputable brands that are mostly present only in big cities. China…
roquette-opens-new-asia-pacific-hq-and-an-innovation-center-in-singapore

October 26, 2017 | Ingredients

Roquette opens new Asia Pacific HQ and an Innovation Center in Singapore

The new facilities will complement Roquette’s existing research and application centers in the Americas, Asia and Europe Roquette, a global leader in innovative plant-based ingredients, today opened new offices and…
chinese-researchers-bring-out-a-new-rice-variety

October 25, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers bring out a new rice variety

The rice is thought to have several health benefits, including being high in calcium. A team of scientists at Yangzhou University in China have developed several types of rice that can be…
singapore-and-japan-to-promote-food-sci-tech

October 25, 2017 | Company News

Singapore and Japan to promote food sci-tech

FIRC and ICMG will also establish a Food Innovation Platform for companies from both countries. Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC) at Singapore has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
nea-to-conduct-food-wastage-audit

October 23, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

NEA to conduct food wastage audit

The project, which will end in mid-2019, will categorise approximately 100 kg samples of the waste. In the coming month of December, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is expected to…
mead-johnson-nutrition-puts-focus-on-china

October 13, 2017 | China

Mead Johnson Nutrition puts focus on China

The company aims to invest more in the R&D sector and strengthening the supply chain management. Mead Johnson Nutrition, a global company focused primarily on infant and child nutrition, is…
cfs-bans-chicken-and-egg-import-from-free-state

October 11, 2017 | China

CFS bans chicken and egg import from Free State

The CFS has contacted South African authorities over the issue and will closely monitor the information issued about avian flu. China’s Food Safety (CFS) authority has banned the import of…
japanese-rice-to-enter-singapore-market

October 6, 2017 | Company News

Japanese rice to enter Singapore market

The grains are aged for six months to enhance texture and flavour, before being milled. A brand of Japanese rice, which touts itself as the world’s most expensive rice, will…
india-gearing-up-to-join-hands-with-american-food-processing-companies

October 3, 2017 | Country

India gearing up to join hands with American Food Processing Companies

India gearing up to join hands with American Food Processing Companies A high-level Indian delegation is visiting the US to forge partnership with America’s food processing sector to bring the…