Food Bev Asia

THE FAO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. In many parts of the world, even in highly industrialised countries, food security is challenged by population growth (2 billion by the year 2050), climate change, changing consumer tastes, water scarcity, agricultural problems, and now the pandemic. In this interview, James Zhou, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Asia, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), talks to FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal about the situation in Asia, and how LDC is helping with solutions for the agricultural sector. James Zhou, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Asia, Louis Dreyfus Company What does food security mean for the diverse region of Asia, and why does the region remain at the core of global food insecurity? How has the region reached this point? Asia is the world’s key supp

As tension continues between Russia and the Ukraine,  the effect on the rest of the world is unfolding. Experts have been predicting the impact on food and beverage supply and the challenges ahead. Brands are exiting Russia; prices of products made from wheat have been increasing, and the threat of tight food and feed supply is looming. Though miles away, the Middle East and Asia are not spared from the effects of this crisis on their supply.   Watch this space for news and developments related to the F&B industry as reported by various media groups across the globe.   The war in Ukraine is exposing gaps in the world’s food-systems research Supply shock caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine puts strain on various EU agri-food sectors   Agco CEO says Russia-Ukraine war’s potential consequences on global food supply is ‘a really big deal’ Ukraine is among the  top five producers  of  wheat.  According  to  S&P Global,  the  country exported  16.6 million mt  since  2021-22 (July-

Falafels are a common snack or street food primarily made of fava beans and/or chickpeas ground into mushy fried balls or patties that go into pita or laffa bread. The word falafel may refer to these or to the sandwich itself. Although the origins of the falafel are still unclear (Egypt? Lebanon? Israel?), this food has gone beyond the Middle East to be enjoyed in most parts of the world.  Photo credit: Martin Rettenberger I Shutterstock Free of meat, this filling snack can likely stand toe to toe with today’s innovative plant-based foods – all gaining popularity among vegans and health-conscious consumers. In fact,  searches for 'falafel near me' have increased 50% worldwide in the past month*. Wanting to know where the world’s best falafels can be found, f oodie experts at  10bis.co.il   and their sister companies, embarked on their own research, the results of which they share. (Their complete methodology can be found at the end of this report.) Is the best falafel foun