Food & Beverage
China's pork prices climb after government tops off reserves
Futures jump more than 20% from July, following bulk purchases by Beijing
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Global instant noodle demand marks record on food inflation
Shipments grew for 7th straight year in 2022
Food & Beverage
China's brewers ride premium trend, topped by $190 Tsingtao bottle
Upmarket offerings thrive, while youth unemployment cuts into cheaper beers
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
Commodities
Japan to cut imported wheat price for first time in 3 years
Effects on food prices remain uncertain as businesses weigh options
Retail
China's Luckin creates buzz with new Moutai baijiu-infused lattes
Coffee chain sells over 5.42m cups on first day
Markets
Restaurant, real estate and banking drive Japan stock rally
Higher prices and interest rates lift domestic-demand shares
Tea Leaves
No reservations in Japan's restaurant scene
Booking seats has become a daunting challenge in top dining destinations
Opinion
Rising food prices are clouding Asian rate cut outlook
Governments should review available policy tools to boost supplies
Finance
Whisky used to back long-term loans to Japanese distiller
Brewer employs blockchain to create sake NFTs
Life
Mumbai's last remaining 'Irani' cafes recall lost culture of Bombay
Iconic Britannia celebrates centenary as new saloons pay homage to fading legacy
Interview
Hidden gem: Cambodian cuisine counts blessings of the Mekong
Envoy to Japan discusses traditions around fish paste, watermelon rice and more
Environment
Japan says no anomalies in fish samples after Fukushima water release
Water discharge began this week despite concerns from local fishermen
International relations
China suspends all seafood imports from Japan on Fukushima discharge
Arrests made in South Korea as protesters try to enter Japanese Embassy
Environment
Coca-Cola Japan, Suntory tackle water scarcity to blunt business risk
Bottlers promote water stewardship through land reforms and education
Food & Beverage
Japan sake brewery Hakkaisan to boost U.S. production
Expansion plans with New York partner target tenfold increase in output
Fisheries
Japan onshore aquaculture takes root as mackerel, shrimp reach tables
Fish-farming method seen as healthy and environmentally friendly poised to expand
Opinion
India has better options than banning rice exports
Frequent policy changes may jeopardize country's leading market position
Food & Beverage
Chinese restaurants see Japan seafood supply dry up on import curb
Policy of blanket radiation testing also affects Japanese snacks, condiments
Opinion
Asia will not get to net-zero without changing its diet
Capping emissions requires shift to cultivated and plant-based meat
Food & Beverage
Thai food app serves up deals on restaurant leftovers
For motivation, Yindii shows users how much in CO2 emissions they cut
Food & Beverage
Clearly delicious: Japan firm creates see-through pudding, chips
Inventor of clear soy sauce Fundodai develops unique recipes
Food & Beverage
Japan lab turns wood into drinkable spirit in global first
From cedar to oak, each tree gives liquor a distinctive flavor
Environment
Japan to check tritium in fish daily after Fukushima water release
Pre-release check finds no detectable levels, Fisheries Agency says
Food & Beverage
Kirin partners with Pernod Ricard to expand Fuji whisky's global reach
13 European markets added with eye on 20-fold increase in regional sales by 2030