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Spotlight on The Food Industry in Indonesia

With the great success of the FIA exhibition in Jakarta we decided we would take a closer look at the food and agriculture industry in Indonesia. A south east Asian country made up of thousands of tiny islands nestling in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, Indonesia harbours a population of over 250 million. To deal with issues of sustenance the country has developed robust local industries in food, beverages, agriculture and fisheries. These local businesses in turn have attracted great investmen...

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Exclusive interview with Tim Golding, about recruiting talent in Asia for food and agriculture industries

​Tim Golding, Founder and Managing Director at Peak Recruitment, a regional recruitment specialist for the ASEAN food and agriculture sector, speaks to Far Eastern Agriculture about recruiting talent in Asia for food and agriculture industries How competitive is the ASEAN candidate market in terms of skill levels required for major industries? Tim Golding: Extremely so. The highly specialised nature of the roles across niche categories, whether that be a breeding specialist for a certain crop...

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Can Packaging Help Reduce Food Waste?

There was a time when packaging in the food industry was designed simply to enhance product shelf-life, promote the brand and entice the target market to buy. Current demands on packaging design means there is a whole lot more expectations. Sustainability and environmental issues are top of the list.Growing Demands on Food Packaging In the high-tech 21st century a company is expected to clarify the ingredients of any food package within, state when the food product needs to be eaten by, how i...

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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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Thailand’s food delivery businesses go to war

​Thanks to our on-going love affair with food, changing dining habits and pandemic-induced lock-downs, Thailand’s food delivery service market is turning into something of a battleground. Although business is booming in the sector, with established firms reaping the benefits and new players enjoying lucrative incentives, it’s interesting to consider whether such demand is likely to continue.Why Thailand?Thailand has an incredibly strong food culture, with Thais taking great pride in the...

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Asian Businesses Tackle Food Waste
Asian businesses work towards tackling food waste issues

Food waste is a worldwide problem with roughly 1.3 billion tons – around one third of the world’s food – going to waste each year. There’s no doubt that this figure is staggering, especially when you consider that almost 700 million people today are going hungry, whilst three billion cannot afford a healthy diet. Although these are global figures, Asia is facing it’s own food disposal crisis as the region is responsible for more than half of the world’s food waste. Why is food waste such a...

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Asian Pet Food Industry Dominates the Market

​As the number of pet owners across the globe continues to grow the demand for pet food and care products is soaring. Although the United States still holds the top spot in terms of sales, the Asia-Pacific region is now ahead in sales growth momentum for cat and dog food. The trend for pet ownership, healthcare and spending shows no signs of abating. Clearly reflected in statistics for the Asia-Pacific pet industry, which has grown by a staggering 14.3% each year since 2016. So, does this mea...

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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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