Pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International – the owner of stores such as Cold Storage, Giant and 7-Eleven – has closed […]
Food Industry News
Cold Storage, Giant and Hero stores axed in Southeast Asia on back of poor results
March 23, 2018
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Food Industry News
Malaysian food delivery startup dahmakan acquires Thai competitor
Malaysian food-delivery startup Dahmakan, which raised US$2.6 million early this year, has acquired Bangkok-based competitor Polpa for an undisclosed amount. […]
Health & Nutrition
China’s state television combats fictional dangerous food combinations
March 21, 2018
China’s state television broadcasters have taken a strong stance against the widely-practiced Chinese belief that combining certain foods when cooking […]
Food Regulatory
Malaysia helps Philippines grow halal industry: official
MANILA – Malaysia said it was helping the Philippines develop its halal market, as it called on increased cooperation among […]
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 […]
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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 […]
