Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific: CHEP Australia tries mobile technology on equipment accountability transfer
CHEP Australia has launched a trial of mobile technology that will enable users to transfer equipment accountability as merchandise passes through their receipt and...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia concludes fourth showing in Hong Kong
Vitafoods Asia, a Pan-Asian nutraceutical event concluded its fourth edition in Hong Kong with more than 170 suppliers from all over the world.
The event...
Americas: Ingredion to invest US$100M in Asia-Pacific, North American facilities
Ingredion Incorporated plans to invest approximately US$100 million to increase its manufacturing capacity for specialty ingredients, which is driven by the growing demand for...
Asia Pacific: FAO calls for continued vigilance over avian influenza virus in poultry
A recently-emerged strain of avian influenza virus in poultry in Southeast Asia known as A(H5N6) represents a new threat to animal health and livelihoods...
Asia Pacific: Paper packaging products, pouch forming and filling machinery boost Japan’s industry growth
The Japanese packaging industry grew to US$59.4 billion in the financial year of 2013, with paper packaging products and pouch forming and filling machinery...
Asia Pacific: ASEAN will create single market in traditional medicine, health sector in 2015,...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has accomplished 90% harmonisation in the traditional medicine and health supplement sector, and will establish an ASEAN...
Asia Pacific: Analyst says Indonesia’s palm oil market, downstream activities offer opportunities
Frost & Sullivan says it is optimistic on growth in Indonesia’s crude palm oil market due to the consumption in the emerging markets such...
Asia Pacific: AAK to build edible oils factory in China
AAK has decided to construct a speciality and semi-speciality edible oils factory in China.
The factory will be located in Zhangjiagang along the Yangtze river...
Asia Pacific: McDonald’s sales hit with China, affected markets
In July, the company's comparable sales in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa (APMEA) decreased 7.3% reflecting the impact of food quality and safety issues...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra, Beingmate to form partnership for infant formula market
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and Chinese infant food manufacturer Beingmate intend to form a global partnership that will help meet...