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The impact of extreme weather on Asian agricultural commodities

From scorching heat in Europe and devastating forest fires in North America, through to torrential rain in South America, there’s little doubt that the unprecedented increase in extreme weather events are a cause for grave concern across the globe. The Asia-Pacific region is no exception and over recent years has suffered from a series of turbulent weather events. Whilst extreme weather can have a terrible impact upon communities, the effect on Asian agricultural commodities has proved to be...

Food & Beverage

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...

Crop Agribusiness

Food growth is on the rise – the promotion of vertical farming in South East Asia

A new type of agriculture is on the rise in South East Asia: indoor vertical farming. Designed to encourage a revolution in how Asian communities and people across the world feed themselves, a new type of farmer is hoping that indoor vertical crop production will be a sustainable and profitable way to grow food. The problems facing farmers in South East Asia Although humans began farming many thousands of years ago and the world has since changed beyond all recognition, farmers still face si...

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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...

Crop Agribusiness

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 biofuelsAlthough 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 the...

Crop Agribusiness

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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People transit in the street markets of the city of Yangon

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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The impact of extreme weather on Asian agricultural commodities

Thailand’s food delivery businesses go to war

Food growth is on the rise – the promotion of vertical farming in South East Asia

Asian businesses work towards tackling food waste issues

Asian Pet Food Industry Dominates the Market

The rise of biofuels in Asia continues despite significant price increases

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

Why Meat Alternatives are Trending Globally

Myanmar Food Industry Grows In Global Markets

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