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Tetra Pak's plant-based and renewable packaging

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has introduced the industry’s first carton made entirely from plant based, renewable packaging materials.

Tetra Pak's plant-based and renewable packaging

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has introduced the industry’s first carton made entirely from plant based, renewable packaging materials.

FOODesign launches new cookers and fryers

Food processing equipment manufacturer FOODesign has launched a new series of automated hot oil cookers and fryers internationally.

ChefCut for high precision work

French machine maker, Hydroprocess has introduced its flagship cutting machine, the ChefCut, dedicated to pastry, chocolate, confectionery, ice cream manufacturers and caterers.

Pie Face to expand footprint in Asia

Pie Face is planning to open 100 stores in South Korea and 40 in the Philippines, with the first stores expected to open in the first quarter of next year.

The Chicken Rice Shop targets Australia

Malaysia-based food franchise, The Chicken Rice Shop, plans to enter the Australian market as part of its international expansion strategy. For a start, it is specifically eyeing Melbourne as its first Australian city.

Over half of China food inspections fail the test

AsiaInspection (AI), a quality control service provider that partners with brands, retailers and importers around the world to secure, manage and optimise their supply chain, has announced its 2014 Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis on outsourced manufacturing and the quality control services industry.

Know the retail dating game

Retailing is not what it used to be, with rising operating costs, many alternative ways to shop and the increasing sophistication of customers.

Why Tesco's accounting process matters in Asia

There is gradual realisation that the £250-million (US$401-million) profit-overstatement is the tip of an iceberg nightmare for Tesco. With this realisation, it would appear that all advance-booking of supplier investment will be challenged in terms of the degree of judgement involved and the resulting scope for interpretation.

Creating beautiful online stores using Shopify

Singapore is a country with an advanced Internet population. Some 80% of Internet users – that is about 3.3 million people – are online daily. It is not surprising therefore that online shopping is increasingly popular in tech-savvy Singapore.

Get Reach Quick – via diversified digital platforms

SingTel Advertising has a portfolio of outstanding digital assets that advertisers can leverage to reach different target audiences.

Effective ad campaigns to woo the new-age consumer

The combination of good research, big data analytics, pre-campaign customer feedback, and effective reach platforms make up an integrated and efficacious integrated campaign that can help the retailer reach out to the desired target consumer group in the right place and at the right time, resulting in higher rates of conversion from targeted audience to purchasers.

Rethink advertising in the digital era: SingTel

In the brave new digital world, SingTel Advertising offers retailers a diversified portfolio of mobile, digital, IPTV and direct advertising platforms as well as unique marketing solutions enhanced by rich data insights. Anthony Shiner, Chief Revenue Officer of SingTel Group Digital L!fe, shares with Sharon Tian how retailers can reach out to their segmented customers at the right place and at the right time. 

Oishii Japan strengthens track record as business and sourcing platform

Oishii Japan presented the largest showcase of authentic Japanese food and beverages in its 2014 edition, with the participation of 266 exhibitors from 32 Japanese prefectures. The organiser said the show’s growth is a testament to the robust demand for quality Japanese F&B products in the region.

Winners of ‘Storewars' Book Contest

The following 10 winners each won a copy of “Store Wars: The Worldwide Battle for Mindspace and Shelfspace, Online and In-store” by Greg Thain and John Bradley. The book contest is brought to readers by Retail Asia and Wiley. 

RETAIL ASIA FORUM Views on the Future of Retail

At the RETAIL ASIA Leadership Forum on November 10 in Singapore, keynote presenter Greg Thain, CEO of Storewars International, and other panellists shared engaging views about how retail will change, the use of technology, and new consumer trends. Sharon Tian reports.

INDUSTRY ROUNDUP Asia's dynamic retail markets

Global brands are expanding into Asia Pacific at an unprecedented rate as a result of rapid urbanisation and a growing middle class. But which country will reign supreme as Asia’s retail hotspot? Lee Fong, senior manager at JLL Research Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong,explores trends shaping the region’s key shopping destinations.