MANILA – Malaysia said it was helping the Philippines develop its halal market, as it called on increased cooperation among […]
Food Regulatory
Malaysia helps Philippines grow halal industry: official
March 21, 2018
Food Industry News
Malaysia’s halal exports hit RM43.4b in 2017
March 20, 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 ― The Malaysian halal sector’s exports last year rose RM1.2 billion to reach a total of […]
Food Regulatory
North Korean Beer Banned For Export, Sold as ‘Fake’ in China
A popular North Korean beer banned under international sanctions for export outside the country is now being bottled in China […]
Health & Nutrition
Your Bottled Drinking Water May Contain Plastic Particles
March 16, 2018
Tests on major brands of bottled water have found that nearly all of them contained tiny particles of plastic. In […]
Food Regulatory
India’s food safety authority proposes traffic light labelling for foods sold at schools
March 14, 2018
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) wants to introduce a traffic light labelling scheme for foods sold in […]
Food Industry News
Myanmar food fights back
Amid the recent surge in popularity of foreign cuisine, restaurateurs look to raise the profile of traditional Myanmar food Korean […]
Community
The Greehey School of Business from St. Mary University visits DPO International
Ever committed to supporting student development and educational initiatives, DPO International recently welcomed 13 business major students from St. Mary […]
Food Industry News
7 sandwiches of Asia, from Roti John to Noodle Bun
March 13, 2018
KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Except for a few countries in Asia, bread is not a staple food in […]
Health & Nutrition
War on diabetes: Food industry to get S$15m to develop lower-sugar desserts, sauces and beverages
SINGAPORE: In its continued war against diabetes, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has set aside S$15 million to support the food industry […]
Food Industry News
Sri Lanka beverage firms shaken by sugar tax
March 9, 2018
Sri Lankan beverage firms appear to have been hit in the pocket by the country’s new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages […]
Health & Nutrition
Nestlé’s Milo PR problem spreads to Australia following Sri Lanka and Malaysia spats
Nestlé’s persistent PR problem about the nutritional value and high sugar content of its Milo drink shows no sign of […]
Health & Nutrition
Plump but malnourished, health of urban poor children a ticking time bomb
March 6, 2018
NUR Hayati Elia, 13, didn’t have a proper breakfast and looked worn out as she walked home from school to […]
