28 Dec 2018
Season's Greetings and a Happy New YearAs we approach the end of another successful year for FIA, I would like to thank you for contributing to a year of progress that has enabled us to lead real change for the industry. It has certainly been a busy year. Across 21 events organised, we have engaged over 1,000 senior leaders in the food industry, multi-national companies and academia. What sets us apart is that we have used this role as convener to instigate real action and I'm very proud of what we've managed to achieve.
Read more13 Dec 2018
Shift Focus to Keep Plastics Out of Our OceansEdwin Seah, Head of Sustainability and Communications at FIA and Sinta Kaniawati, President of the Packaging and Recycling Association for Indonesia Sustainable Environment (PRAISE) discuss the marine litter situation in Indonesia, the second-largest plastic polluter in the world, and how it is not just a plastics or packaging issue but a waste management problem.
Read more06 Dec 2018
Collaborative Multi-Stakeholder Approach Needed to Tackle Singapore’s Diabetes ProblemThe Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced a public consultation on four proposed measures to cut down on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). FIA responds to the announcement by suggesting for more measures, such as nutrition education and incentives for developing healthier drinks, in Singapore’s efforts to reduce sugar intake from beverages.
Read more05 Dec 2018
The Role of Sweeteners and its Impact on HealthThe obesity epidemic has been on an upwards trend worldwide. With the increasing consumption of sugar as one of the factors, low/no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) is now an attractive alternative to sugar. However, LNCS has generated concerns over potential carcinogenicity, weight gain and more. Are there any long-term health consequences of using LNCS? Should health professionals recommend LNCS as a means to improve health? Lawyer and nutritionist Alan Flanagan addresses these questions and discusses the impact of LNCS on health.
Read more30 Nov 2018
Trends Shaping Innovation in Meal SolutionsFood and Nutrition Research Consultant Emil Fazira from Euromonitor International shares the top three key trends driving the global food innovation, as well as the current megatrend in the food innovation landscape – ethical living.
Read more27 Nov 2018
Re-imagining the future of food: Understanding Asia’s food systemsOn the 23rd of November 2018, FIA collaborated with Cargill to hold the Re-imagining the Future of Food event, featuring CEOs of some of the biggest food and beverage companies in Asia to discuss the role that technology and innovation can play in helping to secure the future of food.
Read more20 Nov 2018
3 Ways to Mitigate Food FraudFood fraud can happen anywhere and anytime. Due to the lack of knowledge and information, consumers risk falling into the trap of food fraud, leading to serious food safety and health implications. There is a need for the food industry and authorities to come together and examine the role that demonstrating authenticity will play in alleviating these concerns.
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