Jun 30, 2022
In Asia, alternative protein is almost becoming mainstream, with many meat producers now introducing their own brands into their retail channels. There are many reasons for this apart from the fact that many Asians have for generations embraced a vegetarian or vegan diet, on a regular or intermittent basis. From our...
Jun 24, 2022
Malaysia’s ban on poultry exports to Singapore beginning June 1 has set the industry across the region aflutter while Malaysian producers have gone into a tailspin. Malaysia supplies up to one-third of Singapore’s requirements. Singapore authorities swung into action to ensure no lapse in supply, addressing...
Jun 21, 2022
Alternative proteins, especially plant-based options, are gaining traction in Asia and particularly in Thailand. Plant-based options are becoming mainstream due to the rise in pandemic-related food safety, health, and sustainability concerns. Thai Union (TU) is one of the companies, which see opportunities in this...
Jun 16, 2022
Already challenged with rising production costs, animal protein producers in Asia are also being burdened by diseases.
China has reported a recent FMD outbreak to the World Organization for Animal Health on June 10, after the 21 pigs in a slaughterhouse in Wuzhou tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, the disease...
Jun 9, 2022
We are excited about the Asian Meat Summit our first in-person event in a long while, which will take place on June 15 in Bangkok, Thailand. Presented in conjunction with ProPak Asia 2022, it is headlined ‘Meeting the changing tastes, habits and attitudes of the evolving meat consumer’. It would be of particular...