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Health & Nutrition

Fishballs, fries and burgers now banned from Malaysia’s school canteens

The menu at school canteens in Malaysia may be in for an overhaul as fish balls, meatballs and fish cakes […]

Food Industry News

Asia on top, Indonesia lowest in beer consumption

Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation, lags behind its ASEAN peers in areas like exports, attracting foreign direct investment, […]

Food Regulatory

Singapore recalls Penang durian coffee after reports of consumers hospitalised

SINGAPORE: The instant durian coffee which reportedly landed five people in a Penang hospital late last month has been taken off the […]

Health & Nutrition

Nestle maintains Milo is good for you, if properly mixed with water

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Milo’s manufacturer said today that the popular chocolate malt drink did not have excessive amounts […]

Health & Nutrition

More Indonesian kids overweight due to higher than recommended energy intake

Higher than recommended energy intake and a lack of physical activity are responsible for more than four times the increase […]

Health & Nutrition

Punjab Food Authority bans Ajinomoto salt, brands it a ‘health hazard’

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in Pakistan has banned the sale and use of Ajinomoto salt — known locally as […]

Technical Solutions

Arla Foods To Invest Over €500 Million In 2018

Northern-European dairy cooperative Arla Foods has announced its plan to invest €527 million in 2018, with a focus on larger […]

Food Regulatory

Halal industry has big potential even in predominantly Christian PH

Zenaida Hadji Raof Laidan, DOST Region 12 director: Science and technology play a vital role in the halal industry of […]

Food Industry News

Asia Rice-Prices soar in top exporters as Indonesia shops, fresh deals beckon

BENGALURU: Rice prices in top exporter India jumped to their highest in about 6-1/2 years on strong demand from Asia […]

Technical Solutions

ADM targets Southeast Asia flavour and ingredient growth after opening new Singapore innovation centre

ADM is the latest global food giant to plough investment into Singapore with the opening of a new innovation centre […]

Health & Nutrition

Vegan Scrambled Eggs From Just Arrive In Asia

JUST, formerly the brand Hampton Creek that’s best known for disrupting the mayonnaise industry, has begun its launch into Asia […]