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5 Billion People Still At Risk from Industrial Trans-Fat Exposure

First WHO annual report on trans-fat elimination shows some countries are taking action, but more is needed. Six countries restricted […]

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Food Safety, Sustainability & Local Tastes – 3 Food Trends in Asia in 2019

Food safety, sustainability and local tastes are three consumer trends defining Asia’s food category in 2019 – but safety has […]

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African Swine Fever Spreading Strong in Asia, Threatening Food Security

SHANGHAI, CHINA—The spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Asia is taking a worrisome turn. First reported in northeastern China […]

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7-Eleven leads Japan’s drive to cut food waste

Convenience store chain eases delivery deadlines for manufacturers TOKYO — Seven-Eleven Japan will ease a delivery requirement for food makers […]

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Penang Speaks of Joint Singapore-Malaysia Unesco Hawker Culture Bid

Penang’s state government has proposed Singapore and Malaysia file a joint-nomination to list hawker culture under Unesco, but the idea did […]

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‘Ghost restaurants’ ride Asia’s food delivery boom

With no storefronts, takeout-only eateries offer less risk for would-be owners TOKYO — Low-cost virtual restaurants are opening across Asia, […]

Food Regulatory

230 People Fall Ill with Gastroenteritis Symptoms at One of Singapore’s Primary School

SINGAPORE: The authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Zhenghua Primary School, after 230 people fell ill with symptoms, including diarrhoea […]