India meets half of its edible oil demand from imports, says NITI Aayog Vice-chairman
India is perhaps still not secure regarding its food supply across the various products, as the country is the world’s largest importer of edible oils, NITI Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said. Addressing an event here, Lahiri said India meets more than half of its edible oil needs through imports, and imports are estimated at […]
Starbucks Surpasses 6,000 Coffeehouses in Asia Pacific
Starbucks has surpassed 6,000 coffeehouses across 16 markets1 in Asia Pacific, marking a significant milestone in its nearly three-decade journey in the region. Following a net increase of more than 700 coffeehouses over the past three years2, the company is commemorating the milestone with the opening of a new coffeehouse in Buon Ma Thuot, located […]
HONISARA: bringing back the pure, natural sweetness of Honey
Why Honisara? In a world where sweetness is increasingly manufactured and heavily processed, Honisara stands for a return to nature. The brand was founded on a simple belief: honey should remain exactly as nature intended it to be – pure, natural and untouched by unnecessary processing. From refined sugars and artificial syrups to heavily processed […]
Not all carbs are the enemy: what we may be missing about blood sugar management
By: Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Carbohydrates have a reputation problem. As conversations around diabetes and metabolic health grow, they are often among the first things people look to cut out. Sugar gets singled out, carbohydrates are treated as a single category, and low-glycaemic foods are often seen as relevant only to people with […]
Meevaa Foods featured among world’s top 30 brand guidelines alongside global brands
Meevaa Foods by Zappfresh, the export-grade vegetarian frozen foods range from Zappfresh, has had its brand identity recognised on Branding Style Guides, an international archive of brand identity systems used by designers, agencies, marketers and design students worldwide. Launched in January 2026 and just ten months into its journey, Meevaa’s 68-page brand guidebook has been […]
