The global crisis is challenging the industry to rethink its daily operations and conventional ways of work in order to innovate and survive. In an interview with Asia Pacific Food Industry, Andrew Dalziel, Vice President, Industry and Solution Strategy, Infor, evaluates the industry’s journey to recovery. Andrew Dalziel, VP Industry…
Building Supply Chain Resilience By Ensuring Safe Facility Operations
As countries emerge from lockdown restrictions and food manufacturers are resuming operations, measures need to be put in place to safeguard the health and safety of employees. In an interview with Asia Pacific Food Industry (APFI), Isaac Teh, Vice President and General Manager Food & Beverage Southeast Asia at Ecolab,…
Healthy Snacking In A COVID-19 Universe
Exploring the perception of health snacking in Asia Pacific, and how the impact of COVID-19 has shifted consumer focus (if any) away from this concept momentarily. Contributed by Anthony Chien, Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International. Snacking represents the activity of consuming food in between meals, and any type of food…
Discerning Asian Shoppers Demand High Food Safety & Quality Specifications For Meat Packaging
Volume sales of flexible packaging for meat and seafood products in the Asia-Pacific to reach 311.7 million metric tonnes by 2020, according to GlobalData. With a confluence of burgeoning population, rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation and the retail boom, the Asia-Pacific offers an opportune market for meat, poultry and seafood…
Recipe For Growth: Balancing Health, Indulgence & Taste
Sweet or savoury biscuits enjoy near universal appeal in India. Latest research from Mintel reveals how immunity-boosting ingredients are set to drive value growth in these times of heightened health consciousness. Traditionally viewed as an affordable source of energy and nutrition in India, Mintel reveals that almost two-thirds* (63 percent)…
The Rise Of Sustainable Beverage Packaging In Southeast Asia: Will The Momentum Continue?
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating, the sustainability momentum may be slowed in the short term, as cost-consciousness takes on more urgent priority among stakeholders such as beverage manufacturers and consumers. By Jarred Neubronner, Senior Analyst at Euromonitor International. The sustainable beverage packaging trend accelerated in Southeast…
Building Resilient Food Supply Chains In ASEAN In The Face Of COVID-19
Building traceability and transparency in complex supply chains isn’t easy, but it can be done in ASEAN through Blockchain technology as it offers a continuous way to monitor and report the impact to consumers. Contributed by Patricia Yim, General Manager at IBM ASEAN. In the midst of one of the most…
4 Key Questions To Ask Before Getting Started With Collaborative Robots
Companies looking to increase productivity, improve quality, lower costs and have a better workplace for staff with the help of cobots, can start by walking through the production floor and observing employees at work—this reveals a lot about where automation with cobots is ideal and how to get started. Contributed…
Snack Industry: Staying Customer-Focused while Navigating Headwinds During Uncertain Times
Treats and snacks have always played a special role in bringing joy and comfort to consumers – now more than ever as the world struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. By Blas Maquivar, President, Global Emerging Markets, Mars Wrigley. Blas Maquivar According to Nielsen, people in Southeast Asia rank…
Tackling Food Security Challenges In ASEAN Amid COVID-19: Removing Trade Barriers In Product Certification & Registration
In a bid to address the challenges in getting food products across borders, Food Industry Asia (FIA) and the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) have put forward the recommendation for regulatory stakeholders to consider the adoption of a risk-based approach, where food assessment measures are carried out based on…
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