Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific If you were given three to four additional hours in a week, would this time be given to health or wealth? According to a recent survey[1] by a multinational insurance firm, the answer revealed a staggering 85 per cent of those in Singapore[Read More…]
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How nutricosmetics are gaining traction
The Asia-Pacific region, including India, is emerging as a significant market for nutricosmetics The quest for radiant skin, lustrous hair, and overall beauty is no longer confined to topical creams and serums. Consumers are embracing a holistic approach to beauty, recognising the profound connection between inner health and outer radiance.[Read More…]
South Africa eyes Algeria as market for beef and lamb exports
This comes after South Africa’s notable success in other Middle Eastern markets Beefmaster Group, a South African supplier of beef products to the Middle and Far East, announced that the country’s red meat industry is well-positioned to tap into Algeria’s demand for premium beef and lamb. This comes after South[Read More…]
ADB, ECOM sign $100 Mn loan to enhance coffee value chain in APAC
The agreement will benefit more than 62,000 smallholder farmers in India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and Viet Nam The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $100 million loan agreement with ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Limited and ECOM Agroindustrial Asia Private Limited (ECOM) to enhance the climate resilience of the[Read More…]
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partners with Ekaagra Ostalaritza for expansion across India
This strategic partnership grants Ekaagra Ostalaritza Pvt Ltd exclusive rights to develop and expand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand across India The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a global speciality coffee and tea house, has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion plans with the signing of[Read More…]
Navigating the regulatory wave: How CDSCO’s oversight could transform India’s nutraceutical landscape
Herbochem’s vision for quality, innovation, and compliance amid stricter regulations The Indian nutraceutical sector stands on the brink of transformative change as it prepares for the potential regulatory oversight of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). With implications for product development, consumer trust, and global competitiveness, this move could[Read More…]
China’s shrimp imports drop by 13% in October
All other top 10 suppliers are trailing year over year, except for Venezuela, which is ahead by 29 per cent and has moved up to 10th place, surpassing countries like Myanmar and Iran In October 2024, China saw a 13 per cent decrease in shrimp imports compared to the same[Read More…]
From luxury to everyday treat: evolution and expansion of India’s ice cream market
The industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 15.16 per cent from 2023 to 2028, potentially reaching Rs 30,000 crore (approximately $3.6 billion) by 2028 India has a growing demand for quality ice cream products, particularly low-calorie options. As of 2022, the Indian[Read More…]
WorldFish and Kytos forge partnership to advance aquaculture microbiome research
This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to transform aquatic food systems WorldFish has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kytos, a leading provider of microbial management technologies based in Belgium, Vietnam, and Thailand. The partnership aims to accelerate research and development in aquaculture microbiome management, focusing[Read More…]
Unilever to sell water purification business Pureit
Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Mexico Unilever announces that it has agreed the sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh,[Read More…]