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The rise of biofuels in Asia continues despite significant price increases

​As countries around the world set deadlines for removing fossil fuels from the picture, there has been a significant upswing in the demand for biofuels, such as palm oil. However, palm oil production is currently facing significant problems as it bids to replace fossil fuels. Countries across Asia expand their production of biofuels Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lack of demand from the aviation industry and falling oil prices, countries across Asia are expanding...

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Free trade deal cuts tariffs and enables Vietnam to start exporting to the EU

​Thanks to the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA) which came into force on 1st August this year, Vietnam’s agricultural export revenues have grown by an impressive 1.6% to US$30.05 billion over the first nine months of 2020.Vietnam takes advantage of preferential trade tariffsVietnamese food exporters are taking full advantage of the preferential tariffs offered by the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement by exporting produce including coffee, coconut, dragon fruit, passion fruit and timber. ...

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Why Meat Alternatives are Trending Globally

For some time now alternatives to meat have become commonplace in our shops and supermarkets. It is fair to say this is partly due to the rise in vegetarianism and veganism, but there is a lot more to it than that. Whereas in the past people have chosen to abstain from eating meat simply because of moral or spiritual reasons, in the modern age there is clearly a great many other factors which are driving this new trend. Meat Alternative or Protein Substitute in Asia?It should be remembered th...

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Myanmar Food Industry Grows In Global Markets

Myanmar is a relatively new player in the global market and its economy, democratic culture and technological advances have made enormous strides over the last few years. As the country’s economy has continually become more robust, it has attracted the attention of many international investors. One of the major changes that has invited new investment – and especially the food and beverage industry – is the lifting of US sanctions. At the same time the US has eased restrictions on trade shipme...

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Protecting the ASEAN Food Supply Chain During the Covid-19 Crisis

Since the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak there have been deep concerns about food security in South East Asia. So, in what ways is the virus likely to be detrimental to the food and beverage industry in ASEAN countries specifically and what steps can be taken to keep the supply chain safe and robust?Fundamental Fears From the beginning there has always been the concern that Covid-19 remains active on food. However, experts have told us that by following traditional food hygiene practices, infe...

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Real Farming Solutions Needed to Combat Inappropriate Use Of Antibiotics

Antibiotics in the modern world remain a cure-all for so many diseases that we take for granted. At the same time, experts fear that the overuse of antibiotics in the human sector, and inappropriate use in the farming industry could lead to grave results.The issues related to misuse of antibiotics continues to be a growing global problem. Those issues have been finely highlighted in the last few months by the stark menace of Covid-19. It may not be a virus which can be effectively extinguishe...

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Trends for The APAC Food and Beverage Industry 2020

In this article we want to take a look at the new and innovative trends which are likely to shape the APAC food and beverage industry in 2020. From growing use of e-commerce in Vietnam, a profound use of food supplements in countries such as China and Thailand; and continuing east-west convergence in processes and consumption, there is hope this is going to be an exciting year.The Spectre Of Covid-19However, there is one factor which continues to cast a dark shadow over the globe as we head f...

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Asia Food and Beverage Battles Covid-19 Restrictions

The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause chaos and fear across the globe. It is clear now that this monster is not just taking lives, but it is also disrupting everyday living, putting businesses at risk and turning national economies upside down. How is the food and beverage industry affected in South East Asia? Let’s take a look at the top stories from March 2020. As can be seen from the selection of news articles below, most issues are related to consumer perception of the safety of fo...

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Tightening Regs In the Asian Food Industry In 2020

Food production in Asia in the 21st century is no longer just about providing fundamental foods and cheap food to the masses. Across the region – in most countries there has been a growth in the middle classes and consequently a greater amount of money available to spend. At the same time technology is closer to guaranteeing the production of quality healthy foods and the consumer base is educated in recognising healthy and nutritious foods, and what they should be looking for on packaging.Pr...

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