Food & Beverage

Government jumpstarts $75mn food services productivity plan

This five year plan aims to increase the productivity of the food sector by 20 per cent.

Government jumpstarts $75mn food services productivity plan

This five year plan aims to increase the productivity of the food sector by 20 per cent.

Radioactive contaminants found in imports from Shizuoka Prefecture

Tests done on shipments imported on 30 Mar 2011 showed contaminants were found in a sample of Komatsuna (Japanse Mustard Spinach).

Government suspends import of fruits, vegetables from Kanto Region in Japan

Radioactive contaminants have been detected in another two samples of vegetables.

Impact of Japan quake on Singapore's food supply expected to be minimal

In 2010, seafood imported from Japan constitutes less than 2% of Singapore's total seafood imports by quantity.

Government revised retail sales, food and beverage indices

To reflect changes in the structure of retail trade and food & beverage services industries, the coverage and weighting patterns are revised at...

Heineken-APB divests 21% stake in Kingway Brewery

The issued share capital is worth RMB1.08 billion or S$205 million.

Fraser & Neave sets up new division to manage ice-cream business

F&N Creameries will integrate and consolidate the management and operations of the Group's ice cream business across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand...

Asia Pacific Breweries first quarter profit up 65% to S$115.7mn

New operations in Indonesia and New Caledonia and robust organic growth pushed profit up.

Fraser and Neave first quarter profit up 68% to $315mn

Yet its earnings from properties down 16% to $108mn behind reduced contributions from China and Australia development projects.

In-flight food prices to soar as inflation bites

The Food Price Index which increased to 230.7 in January 2011 sparked concern over the rising cost of food staples.

Thai Beverage appointed Karn Chitaravimol as Senior Vice President

Chitaravimol is now in-charge of the company's manufacturing marketing and selling of non-alcohol products.

Olam takes over UK food ingredients company for US$50mln

The Singaporean food products company’s acquisition of 100% in equity interests in Britannia Food Ingredients Holdings Limited and Britannia Storage...

The best in Private Dining

Nothing says “I’m an insider” more than a cheeky booking at one of the few, and secretive, private kitchens springing up around Asia.

Food and Beverage industry total operating receipts give 0.7% increase

An increase of up to $5,609 million came in for the total operating receipts in the Food and Beverage industry. However, according to the Singapore...

Dairy craving in ASEAN propels Etika's 7.2% profit jump for FY2010

Profit attributable to equity holders rose from RM4.5 million to RM66.2 million due to increasing demand in dairy products from Malaysia, Vietnam and...

Asia Pacific Breweries profit up 65% to S$261mln

Revenue grew 26% to S$2.5bln as the group attributes growth to IndoChina region’s contribution, accounting for 48% APB’s PBIT.

Munchy's – Advancing Frontiers

Armed with a savvy workforce, a plethora of delectable merchandise, and a bit of guts and novelty, a Malaysian biscuit brand is grabbing a bigger...