PHILIPPINES – Filipino authorities have greenlighted the planting of “Golden Rice”; a new, nutrient enriched rice variety developed by the Department of…
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Philippines bans use of trans fat to control spread of non-communicable diseases
PHILIPPINES – The Philippines government is stepping up efforts to protect its people from non-communicable diseases with a new order…
Read MoreSouth Africa bags US$15m Philippines’ citrus market, targets to be main exporter
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa is set to access the lucrative Philippines citrus fruit market, following the conclusion of negotiations…
Read MoreJapan’s Yoshinoya to set up a US$2.7 million joint venture in the Philippines with local giant Jollibee Foods
PHILIPINES – Japanese multinational fast food restaurant Yoshinoya has announced plans to set up a US$2.7 million joint venture in…
Read MoreJollibe Foods plans US$138m investment in restructuring drive
PHILIPPINES – Jollibee Foods Corporation, a Filipino multinational chain of fast food restaurants has earmarked US$138 million (7 billion pesos)…
Read MoreDel Monte Pacific to sell stake in Philippine subsidiary for $130m
PHILIPPINES – Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) has entered into an agreement with Singapore-incorporated SEA Diner Holdings to sell 13%…
Read MoreIntersnack Group acquires URC to boost Oceania operations
ASIA – Universal Robina Corporation (URC), a Philippine-based snack food and beverage company has partnered with the Dutch savory snacks…
Read MoreFirmenich opens new taste creation facility in Manila, the Philippines
ASIA – The Swiss flavors and fragrances company, Firmenich has opened a new, state-of-the-art taste creation facility in Bonifacio Global…
Read MoreCargill opens its first animal nutrition premix plant in Philippines
PHILIPPINES – Cargill has officially opened its first animal nutrition premix plant in the Philippines to meet increasing demand from…
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