July 2022

FoodNavigator-Asia

Innovations in blockchain, QR codes and a wealth of outside investments have propelled the global halal food sector, with Malaysia becoming a key beneficiary, according to new data.

The Malay Mail Online

According to the All-Rice Index of FAO, prices of rice export have been on the rise for the fifth successive month in May 2022, as a result of the shortage of petroleum, fertilisers, wheat and feeds caused by the Ukraine-Russian war. When the war prolongs the prices are expected to increase. Countries which depend on import rice to supplement their local production are almost certainly to face shortage of supply and price hike.

Manila Bulleti

In line with the National Nutrition Month, the Manila Health Department launched a dietary supplementation program on Monday, July 11. A 120-day feeding program was launched for the undernourished pre-school children in the City of Manila. Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, who graced the event, pointed out the importance of the city’s dietary supplementation program.

Interaksyon.com

Raw sugar output for 2021/22 seen below forecast at 1.8 mln T Philippines importing up to 200,000 T refined sugar for now MANILA— A sugar shortage in the Philippines has worsened as local production missed forecasts and due to a delay in planned imports of up to 200,000 tonnes of the refined sweetener, the Sugar Regulatory….

Daily Tribune

After a multi-year record 6.1 percent rise last June, the pressure increased on inflation to heat up more after millers said flour prices are bound for an upswing. Asia’s pioneer in flour milling and the country’s leading food and beverage manufacturer, RFM Corporation, said it will raise prices on flour along with that of its other products. This was following the warning of the Philippine Association of Flour Millers Inc.

Manila Bulletin

Three specialty coffee varieties from the Philippines have debuted in Japan as demand for exotic and special coffee is growing worldwide. Trade and industry Commercial Counselor Dita Angara-Mathay and her team at DTI Tokyo organized three coffee events envisioned to help Philippine specialty coffee penetrate the Japanese market.

FoodNavigator-Asia

Food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics brands worldwide can now tap the expertise of a newly-minted halal alliance to enter the lucrative global halal market forecasted to reach USD$2.8 trillion by 2025.

Bangkokpost.com

Thailand’s exports of cassava products between January and April jumped 28% from the same period last year as importers sought grain alternatives, a senior official said on Monday, amid a food crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Vietnam Plus

According to the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, African countries’ demand for food, especially rice, is high and diverse. Therefore, Vietnam is string to seek partnerships to boost food exports to the African market.