​Insights into the food and agriculture industries from industry leaders and innovatorsThe Cheese Baron is a local Thai brand, offering locally made dairy products including cheeses, milks, yoghurts and butter for both the consumer and food service markets. Managing Director Sorattaya Jasoria shares her story, from a dream of having her own dairy farm through to the establishment and the rise in popularity of The Cheese Baron in Thailand.​Tell us about your company and your roleI am the Manag...

​The way we eat is changing and with increasing numbers of people cutting out or reducing meat and dairy from their diets, the demand for plant-based foods looks set to rise by over 200% in key Asia-Pacific markets. Not only does this potential increase highlight consumer concerns over health and sustainability, it also paves the way for a significant and sustained increase in plant-based meat alternatives’ market share across the Asia-Pacific region.This dramatic increase has been rev...

​Although the world is holding its breath and hoping that the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic is over, it’s clear that that the impact upon many millions of people is huge and ongoing, with no end-date in sight. As is so often the case, those who are suffering the worst are people in poverty, with people engaged in agriculture and living in rural areas amongst the most badly affected. The impact upon the Asia-Pacific region’s agricultural sector has resulted in unprecedented challenges a...

​Thanks to a significant rise in the usage and popularity of coconut-based food and beverage products, the ASEAN market has seen a steep increase in demand. In addition, there is also additional demand for cosmetic products derived from coconut oil. In 2012 the coconut products market was worth $12.75 billion but is expected to rise to $31.1 billion in 2026 which is an increase of 143%. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region account for the highest volumes of the world’s coconut product...