Obesity is growing in Asia due to changing diets and lifestyles, while many more in the region remain without access […]
Health & Nutrition
Fat & Hungry: Asia’s nutrition problem
September 4, 2018
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Food Regulatory
Salt Iodization in Malaysia
August 29, 2018
Malaysia is eradicating iodine deficiency amongst its people, one table salt at a time. What is Salt Iodization & why […]
Food Industry News
China’s swine fever outbreak may spread to other parts of Asia
A deadly swine disease is spreading across northeastern China, infecting hundreds of animals and threatening the world’s largest pig industry. […]
Food Regulatory
India Food Regulations: Red Labels to be added on ‘Unhealthy’ Products
August 27, 2018
An expert panel has been set-up review India’s proposed new packaged foods labelling rules, which include controversial plans to for […]
Health & Nutrition
Pagpag: The real meaning of ‘Junk Food’
Life in the slums of Manila can be incredibly difficult, and putting food on the table every day is a […]
Food Industry News
Durian Making its Mission to Take on Chinese Market
August 23, 2018
BEIJING: Fragrant to some, repulsive to others. China’s love for durian has skyrocketed in recent years, and the “king of fruit” is now […]
Food Industry News
Singaporeans VS Malaysians over hawker food
Malaysian chefs are “frying” Singapore’s bid to nominate its hawker culture for Unesco’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
Food Regulatory
China Fired 6 Senior Officials at Food & Drug Regulator Over Vaccine Scandal
SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday it has sacked six senior officials at its food and drug regulator after a safety […]
Food Industry News
Try before Die: 10 Laotian Food You Must Taste
August 21, 2018
If you’re looking to thrill your taste buds, Laotian food is what you need to experience that thrill. It’s vibrant, […]
Food Industry News
Jollibee penetrates Malaysia: Brand survival tips in new market
Filipino fast food restaurant Jollibee plans to open its stores in Malaysia and Indonesia within the next few years. In […]
Health & Nutrition
Malaysia a.k.a Asia’s Fattest Country
August 16, 2018
Malaysia is Asia’s fattest country with approximately half of the population overweight or obese. Obesity means having too much body […]
Food Industry News
Curry Laksa in Kuala Lumpur is #2 on Lonely Planet’s Best Food Experience List
Asian dishes took five spots in the top 10. Besides the creamy piquant Malaysian noodle dish, Sushi in Tokyo, Som […]
