ASIA BIGGEST FOOD FAIR
Charting the Global Economy: US inflation cools, political gridlock grips France
Almost $1 trillion of debt linked to commercial real estate will mature this year in the US, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, and rising defaults as borrowers fail to repay will create more options for buyers of distressed assets.
Investors flock to new-age food brands; ecommerce sales report
Happy Wednesday! Investors are showing a strong appetite for new-age food brands, with notable investments and expansions taking place. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India pitches for strengthening quality standards for spices
India actively supports global food standards at the Codex Alimentarius Commission session in Rome, emphasizing quality in spices, vegetable oils, and water reuse. The country's commitment to food safety, recycled materials, and addressing global challenges like climate change is evident in its participation and championing of guidelines.
SCO chair Kazakhstan to host unique World Nomadic Games celebrating Central Asian spirit
Kazakhstan will host the SCO Summit this week and is set to organize a series of international events this year, including the ‘World Nomadic Games’ to celebrate local traditions. The country, under President Tokayev, plans to maintain a balanced foreign policy while hosting numerous international forums in 2024.
IMEC will prove to be one of 'biggest game-changers' of 21st century: President Murmu
The IMEC envisages a vast road, railroad and shipping networks among Saudi Arabia, India, the United States and Europe with an aim to ensure integration among Asia, Middle East and West.
Drought gripping Morocco is bad omen for global food supplies
Facing severe droughts, Morocco's farming sector struggles with plummeting wheat yields, impacting fruit and vegetable exports and widening income disparities.
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Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens
Putin was greeted by dignitaries upon his arrival in the Southeast Asian country as soldiers in white dress uniforms stood at attention. He arrived from North Korea, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid in the event of war.
Does the future of South Asian cuisine lie in the Middle East?
Food in other South Asian countries has changed since 1947. One of the biggest influences is the Gulf states, where millions from across this region have flocked to work. This has become the place where South Asian cultures and cuisines really connect, meeting Middle Eastern food and coming back here in shawarmas and other foods
India, the US and 12 other nations sign Indo-Pacific region economic pact
The US and 13 nations in Asia signed agreements on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, part of Biden's strategy to counter China's influence. The pact includes major economies like Japan, India, and South Korea, focusing on renewable energy, climate change, taxation, corruption, and supply-chain management.
See policy continuity even with coalition government: Gokul Laroia, CEO, Morgan Stanley Asia
Morgan Stanley's Asia CEO Gokul Laroia discussed Indian elections, markets, and risks with Nishanth Vasudevan before an investor conference.
Move on from fafda, paratha and cater to international quality: Food Processing Secy tells industry
Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, says the time has come to start manufacturing products that appeal to everyone's taste globally.
Midcaps, smallcaps, microcaps plunge up to 20%. BHEL, HUDCO among top losers
Market fall on Tuesday impacted Nifty Midcap 100, Nifty Smallcap 100, and Nifty Microcap 250 indices. Midcap index fell by 7% to 49,623.10, Smallcap index dropped by 7% to 15,801.80, and Microcap saw 247 stocks in red.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Escalating emissions: How Red Sea disruptions are driving up carbon emissions
Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated COVID-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs.
D-Street off to a muted start as Fed minutes dim rate cute hopes
Nifty and Sensex opened flat on Thursday after disappointment in recent inflation data from the Federal Reserve, dampening hopes of an early rate cut. BSE Sensex traded 24 points higher at 74,245, while Nifty50 was at 22,604. Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation persisting above the 2% target.
'Applied extra control measures': UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations
Britain's food watchdog imposes stricter controls on all spice imports from India following contamination concerns raised by MDH and Everest brands. Hong Kong and Singapore have suspended sales of certain spice blends due to pesticide concerns. India, US, Australia, and New Zealand are investigating the matter. Indian exporters face scrutiny globally.
Bain teams up with Temasek to compete with Blackstone-led consortium for controlling stake in Haldiram's
The Bain and Temasek combination submitted a non-binding offer late last week valuing India’s largest snack and convenience foods company at $8-8.5 billion (Rs 66,400-70,500 crore), after initially engaging with the founding family of the 87-yearold brand separately, said people aware of the matter.
Delivery Hero in $1.25 billion deal with Uber for Foodpanda Taiwan sale, investment
Uber will pay $900 million in cash to take over Foodpanda business in Taiwan. Delivery Hero will issue 8.42 million additional shares, which Uber has agreed to purchase for $300 million. Following the move, Uber would hold around 2.98% of the Delivery Hero's new share capital. The companies are aiming to close the deal by first half of 2025.
View: Why India struggles to keep its food safe
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India denounced as “false and malicious” news reports that linked the spice scandal to a recent 10-fold relaxation on maximum permissible limits of pesticide residue. The country has the most stringent norms, the regulator said, even though others clearly seem to think otherwise.
Indian investors have reason to cheer with Kazakhstan initiating major economic reforms
Indian private investors are looking for a liberalized economic environment with fair competition in the Central Asian region. Kazakhstan being the biggest and modern economy in the region provides a platform to expand business. Kazakhstan is India’s largest trade and investment partner in Central Asia. F
Government's stance on sugar exports amidst industry demands
ISMA seeks sugar export despite surplus, impacting closing stock projections. Central government prioritizes ethanol over export, aiming to build reserves. Sugar prices rise despite production surprises, with 2024-25 forecast dependent on monsoon.
MDH Everest saga: FSSAI widens spices crackdown with nationwide checks on all manufacturers
India's food safety regulator announced nationwide inspections and testing of spice mix producers following global scrutiny over contamination concerns with popular brands MDH and Everest. Hong Kong and Singapore suspended sales due to ethylene oxide levels. India ordered tests earlier. The crackdown targets all powdered spice manufacturers, emphasizing safety compliance.
Nestle's Suresh Narayanan on Nespresso & nutraceuticals, sugar in baby food controversy and more
Suresh Narayanan of Nestle India points out that the operating margins are up by 270 basis points, net profits by 250 basis points and cash generation by over 41 billion, that is about 17% of sales. The core fundamentals of the organisation demonstrates resilient growth in core categories. He also talks about the company's commitment to reducing sugar content for sustainable long-term success.
Pakistan struggles with soaring inflation and widening wage disparities
The government's decision to devalue the currency by over 50 per cent within a year and eliminate subsidies as part of the latest instalment of the International Monetary Fund bailout package has exacerbated the nation's cost-of-living crisis.
Asia Pacific markets mixed, China supports Yuan
Asian equities steady as investors await economic data. China's currency gains, US futures stable. Treasuries, bond yields show little change. Premier addresses economy concerns. Yen strengthens, dollar weakens. Global inflation data monitored.
Srinagar Tulip Garden 2024, Asia's biggest, to open this week: Date, timings, ticket prices and what is new this year
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir, will open its gates to visitors this weekend, boasting vibrant tulips and diverse flowers. The tulip garden, Asia's biggest, had attracted 3.65 lakh visitors last year.
Amul vision is to be the biggest dairy in the world; already exporting to almost 50 countries: MD
Amul is deeply expanding into rural areas, with a revenue target of Rs 80,000 crore ending March this year. They dominate the cheese market and plan to increase capacity. Amul's value added products contribute to farmers' livelihoods and provide value for money to consumers. They aim to become the biggest dairy brand globally, focusing on competitive pricing and strong distribution.
Kolkata Food Fair, L'Affaire Boi Polloi
In between all that tucking in, books provide a generous side-dish, this year’s servings providing some Rs 27 crore.
All about Odisha's historic 'Bali Jatra', one of the largest open trade fairs in Asia
The festival, which marks the end of the 'kartik' month, celebrates the day when 'sadhabas' or mariners used to set sail for distant lands such as Bali, Java, Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka for trade.
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