Asia Pacific
World: Bulk container packaging market expands with APAC commodity export
The global bulk container packaging market stood at US$2.22 billion in 2013 and will reach US$4.21 billion by 2020, increasing at a compound annual...
Asia Pacific: Metro Group buys Singapore’s FSD company
Düsseldorf-based retailing company Metro Group has acquired the Classic Fine Foods Group (CFF) from private equity firm EQT.
CFF is a premium food service distribution...
Asia Pacific: Processed food demand to grow CMC market, finds report
The carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) market is expected to grow from an estimated US$1.15 billion in 2014 to US$1.46 billion by 2020, with a compound...
World: East Asians drink less beverages than people from elsewhere, finds study
Data on beverage intakes in 187 countries reveal diversity in existing intakes and trends in global consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices and milk.
A...
Asia Pacific: Korea’s Sunkist smoothies packed in cartons with fruit bits
Korean producer Haitai Beverage launches two Sunkist brand premium smoothies in the aseptic carton pack combiblocMini 200 ml using the drinksplus technology.
Part of the...
Asia Pacific: Multi-Color Corp buys Malaysia’s Super Label Group
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has bought 90% controlling interest in Malaysia-listed Super Enterprise Holdings Berhad (Super Label).
MCC will acquire the minority interest and subsequently delist...
World: Premiums help improve cocoa farmers’ lives, boost factory supplies
Cargill says premium payments for certified sustainable cocoa are continuing to contribute to significantly improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities, as...
Asia Pacific: Australia’s CSIRO joins Global Food Traceability Centre
CSIRO has become the first Australian member of the Global Food Traceability Centre.
The Centre, launched in 2013, looks at the challenges and opportunities of...
Asia Pacific: Enzymotec receives Singapore patent for infant formula ingredient
INFAT, the innovative ingredient that is marketed by Advanced Lipids, a joint venture of AAK and Enzymotec, was granted a patent by the Singaporean...
Asia Pacific: Scientex Packaging Film to buy Mondi company
Scientex Packaging Film has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Mondi Ipoh Sdn Bhd (MISB) for RM 58.0 million (US$14.71 million) to expand...