July 14, 2025 | Food Security

Feeding the Future: Unlocking Equity and Adaptation in Asia-Pacific Food Systems

Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Director of Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems, Gates Foundation As the Asia-Pacific region confronts increasing climate pressures, growing gender disparities, and fragmented trade systems, the need to…

July 14, 2025 | Export & Import

Vietnam’s coconut industry booms but can it sustain momentum?

While the spike is benefiting farmers, it has also triggered concerns over sustainability, raw material security, and long-term market stability issues Vietnam’s coconut industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, propelled…

July 8, 2025 | Company News

JBS begins beef exports to Vietnam

The opening of the Vietnamese market represents more than just access to a new trade destination–it’s a strategic move by JBS in Asia JBS is shipping its first load of…

July 8, 2025 | Company News

Bem Brasil optimises storage for 500,000 tonnes of frozen food annually with Mecalux

The company also exports to South America, Taiwan, Singapore, the US and Mexico, where it holds a commercial partnership with Walmart Bem Brasil is the leading producer of pre-fried frozen…

July 8, 2025 | Finance

ADB to support agrifood systems transformation in Lao PDR

The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable…

July 3, 2025 | Company News

Combined Arms continues to combat food insecurity among veterans and military families

Combined Arms has served more than 58,000 military-connected families through its food distribution efforts Combined Arms remains steadfast in its mission to fight food insecurity among veterans, active duty service…

July 1, 2025 | China

SIAL Shenzhen 2025 unveils SIAL Society for international buyers

Shenzhen dominates Asian food procurement as China’s top import hub, processing $58.6B in annual F&B imports (+15.8 per cent YoY) Following the landmark success of SIAL Shanghai 2025, the global SIAL Network…

June 30, 2025 | Company News

dsm-firmenich and United Nations World Food Programme expand partnership

This renewed partnership marks the next chapter in our fight against malnutrition dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation…

June 27, 2025 | Food Security

Harnessing marine engineering for food security: Kawasaki’s aquaculture innovation

Atsushi Sano, Project Manager, Food Security Solution Project, Kawasaki Corporate Technology Division As climate change, overfishing, and rising global populations intensify pressure on traditional food systems, the spotlight is turning…

June 26, 2025 | Export & Import

New Zealand and Indonesia sign halal cooperation arrangement

The Halal Cooperation Arrangement (HCA) supports ongoing collaboration between New Zealand and Indonesia on halal standards, certification, and product assurance, helping exporters meet requirements and streamline trade The Government has…