The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns beyond energy supply, with naphtha shortages affecting the production of plastics used in meat packaging, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET resin. Across Asia, higher costs, longer lead times, and...
Despite ongoing global uncertainties, Thailand’s food industry continues to invest in supply chain resilience and operational efficiency. Thaifoods Group has taken a step in...
Foodmate is a global leader in innovative poultry processing equipment, specializing in cutting-edge deboning, cut-up, and grading solutions. With a strong focus on efficiency, precision, and customer-centric design, Foodmate serves poultry processors worldwide, helping them meet the highest industry standards writes ROBERT VOOGT*.Â
By combining intelligent technology with...
Provisur delivers expert advice and advanced technology to create the ‘perfect burger.’ This can mean many different things to different people, writes SILVA KUMAR*....
Asia is a major player in the global shrimp industry, known for its significant exports. However, economic challenges, such as inflationary pressures in key...
Plant-based processed products are a healthier option for processed animal protein products. However, consumers want them to be more ‘natural,’ with clean labels and...
Consumption of RTE and convenience meals is rising, especially among younger consumers who prefer not to cook at home. RAJESWARI RAMANEE and the Asian...
Changing lifestyles, urbanization, and the need for convenience are driving the growth of the frozen meat market in Asian countries. This surge is fueling...
The world cannot seem to catch a break from tariffs. Whether it was the Labor Day tariffs or the newly enacted US duties on countries that utilize forced labor in their production processes, ranging from 10 to 12.5%, the cumulative effect has been relentless. Nowhere has this been more...
In an increasingly interconnected world, meat companies are looking beyond their domestic markets to attract international finance. The first step in this journey often involves transitioning from a family-run business to a publicly traded company, a move that signals readiness for greater scrutiny, scale, and global partnerships.
Over the years,...
For decades, livestock companies have struggled to secure financing, largely because of the industry's inherent volatility. However, with the global population projected to rise from 7 billion in 2010 to 9.7 billion by 2050, and incomes continuing to grow, overall food demand is expected to increase by over 50%,...
Like every issue, this edition seeks to deepen industry knowledge and provide the analysis needed to navigate a rapidly changing landscape. Continuous learning is no longer optional - it is essential to building a more productive, resilient, and sustainable animal protein sector. Across Asia, growth, innovation, and change are gathering pace, reshaping the industry and creating the opportunities that will define its future.
Our content in this issue examines how, amid persistent concerns over global fuel prices and economic uncertainty, Asia’s animal protein industry continues to demonstrate resilience. Producers are navigating these headwinds with defined adaptability, having developed a strong capacity to adapt to change.
Explore our wide content on the rising tensions in West Asia and how this is driving sharp increases in feed costs, squeezing margins across Asia’s animal protein sector, and pushing up meat prices. Producers and governments alike are under pressure to adapt. In times like these, standing still is not an option. How prepared are you to lead this change?
 
