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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology - Asia Pacific
  20-Sep-2024
 
Special Edition: Food Safety and Traceability Advances

Despite the advancements and innovations in the food and beverage sector in recent years, fears over product adulteration still remain major issues that continue to affect millions of consumers in the APAC region. This continues to be a key topic addressed by industry players, governments, and consumers alike. In this special edition, we shine the spotlight on the newest food safety technology and traceability solutions in the industry.

 
 
Singapore’s Natural Trace seeks to combat food fraud, fill gaps in existing traceability tech with DNA-based ingredient
Singapore-headquartered firm Natural Trace aims to address the limitations of existing traceability technologies through its DNA-based ingredient, while contributing to combatting food fraud and “irresponsible market behaviour”... Read

The ‘missing piece’: Australia food safety technologies must shift from silo approach
Food safety technologies across the Australian supply chain need to enhance interoperability and data integration, and move away from the current silo approach... Read

No safety, no security: Asia food system facing triple threat of microbe, chemical and physical contamination - expert insights
The food system in Asia is facing a triple food safety threat in the firm of microbiological, chemical and physical contamination, all of which are being exacerbated by climate change and putting national food securities at risk... Read

Clear and legible: Thailand announces new pre-packaged food labelling regulations mandating clarity and manufacturer responsibility
The Thai government has announced the enforcement of new labelling regulations for pre-packaged food products that emphasise increased information clarity for consumers as well as mandating the inclusion of manufacturer information... Read

No ‘shrinkflation’ surprises: South Korea mandates food firms to indicate portion reductions and sweetener usage on product labels
The South Korean government has announced new regulations mandating food and beverage firms to indicate portion size changes and any sweetener usage on their product labels... Read

AI vs humans: ProfilePrint diversifies into grading wet ingredients – seeks to assist, not replace staff
AI-powered food fingerprint platform ProfilePrint has emphasised its complementary role to humans in ensuring quality and safety as it expands its portfolio to include wet ingredients including oils and alcohol... Read

No ‘new’ bugs: Singapore Food Agency emphasises food safety and labelling transparency in new Insect Regulatory Framework
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has emphasised that its recent announcement to allow insect imports for human consumption is underscored by food safety and transparent labelling regulatory requirements to ensure smooth integration of this nascent sector... Read

Japan GM foods: New government data highlights genetically modified crop safety to assuage ‘accidental spillage’ concerns
The Japanese government has released new data highlighting the safety of genetically modified crops to placate public concerns that accidental spillages were affecting biodiversity... Read

 
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