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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an investment of up to USD15 million to expand the reach of discount retail chain DALI Stores in the Philippines with the aim of increasing access to groceries for low-income people and creating more jobs. “Almost half of households in the Philippines are moderately or severely...

A working group comprising representatives from Food Industry Asia (FIA), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Singapore Manufacturing Federation, local food e-commerce and food delivery platforms, as well as supermarkets, has established the world’s first comprehensive set of food safety standards in e-commerce. The guidelines focus on key stages and activities...

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s top hotel companies has announced a partnership with VietHarvest’s food rescue program to cut down on food waste and feed communities most in need in Vietnam. Last June, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Action on Poverty (AOP)...

AllDay Supermarket, the Philippines’ fastest growing supermarket operator is taking its customer service and experiences to newer heights, introducing the country’s first fully automated supermarket grocery assistant and product promoter, “Addie the Supermarket Service Robot”. Addie, the service robot patrols the supermarket, checking in on shoppers and guiding them...

The month of February is not only reserved for the beloved Valentine Day celebrations, it’s also the month dedicated to American Heart Month where organizations like the American Heart Association shine the spotlight on heart disease. It was declared so by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. During National Heart Month, everyone...

We sure do love our hotdogs, don’t we! The very thought of hot dogs conjures images of fun like ball park games, picnics and backyard barbecues with friends. Whatever the celebration, the bottom line is hot dogs hit the grill anytime and anywhere and they are an easy meal...

A 2022 Cryovac Brand National Meat Case Study (NMCS), sponsored by Cryovac Sealed Air shows that case-ready continues to increase in popularity, currently representing 83% of retail protein packages. This is up from 49% of fresh meat in 2002 and 81% in 2018, according to the study. More and...

Since 2020, an exponential increase in ASEAN’s eCommerce activity has registered a total sales of USD89.67 billion, representing an increase of USD15.31 billion from the previous year, reports Tech Collective, an online resource for technology and start-up news. The sector is projected to exceed the USD100 billion record by 2023 due to the...

Orchard Road will sparkle with lights once again during the year-end season with Christmas on a Great Street 2022, taking place from November 12, 2022 to January 2, 2023. Alongside the ever-popular Orchard Road light up, this year’s event will see the return of various attractions and activations along...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  This year especially as celebrations are back in full swing with streets lined up with festive décor, music, and parades galore. Popular Christmas songs – you’ll hear them everywhere – on the radio, at shopping malls, hotels and yes, even supermarkets!...