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Hong Kong based Tasting Kitchen and the Norwegian Seafood Council is collaborating to highlight the premium quality of Norwegian seafood. Ocean Table is now taking bookings for a special tasting …
Hong Kong restaurant highlights Norwegian seafood Read More
Severe accusation are being made against Carlsberg in China, where the Danish brewery is accused of being ‘a tool of the Chinese government’s repression’. TV 2 and Danwatch have spoken …
Severe criticism of Carlsberg in China Read More
DanMilko, a Danish dairy firm, officially entered the Vietnamese market. It recently opened its headquarters District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, 6 MArch 2023. According to Tuoitre News, …
Danish dairy firm “DanMilko” enters Vietnamese market Read More
From February 28 to March 1, 2023, Mr. Erling Rimestad, Secretary of State of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will pay a visit to Vietnam. On this occasion, the …
Vietnam – Norway: Promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of seafood Read More
The Lao Brewery Company launched two additional brands of beer; Somersby and Kronenbourg 1664, in Vientiane, Laos in early February. According to the Managing Director of Lao Brewery Company, Mr. …
Two more premium beer brands launched in Laos Read More
Who can better share insights and an update on how Bangkok’s famous bar and nightlife sector is bouncing back than club maestro Johan Davidsson!? Following Covid – a period of …
Johan Davidsson sets out to create new nightlife experiences, as Bangkok bounces back Read More
Singapore have approved a Finnish powder made from microbes called “food out of thin air.” The protein, that goes by the name Solein, is made of air, microbes and solar …
Singapore approves Finnish protein made of ‘thin air’ Read More
China’s pork consumption remains low and normalization could take up to six months, according to Danish Crown’s CEO, Jais Valeur. This is one of the main reasons why the company …
Danish Crown cuts jobs due to low Chinese pork demand Read More
The Danish brewery Alefarm has entered an agreement with one of the leading Singaporean distributors of special beer to bars, cafes and restaurants in Singapore City. The agreement was announced …
Danish microbrewery expands to Singapore Read More
“Denmark needs to upgrade and intensify its relationships in the Asia Pacific, and I believe we will see Denmark more active in this region,” says new Danish Ambassador to the …
“The Philippines is key to upgrade Denmark’s relationships in the Asia-Pacific!” Read More
The Thai-Norwegian actress, Matt Peranee Kongthai, updated the latest progress of her ice-cream shop in Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. She has named the place “Koss,” which is inspired …
Thai-Norwegian actress Matt Peranee to open ice-cream shop in Khao Yai Read More
Norwegian seafood is becoming an item that more and more Vietnamese people choose to make Lunar New Year (or Tet) gifts, besides other luxurious items such as foreign wine, cigar, …
Norwegian seafood becomes high-class New Year gifts of Vietnamese people Read More
A report shared by Vietnam’s seafood sector showed that the seafood exports broke the 2022 record with a value of 11 billion USD, up 24% year-on-year and 22% higher than …
Vietnam seafood exports break 2022 record, is the world third largest exporter Read More
Vegan markets in Ho Chi Minh City are starting to be quite busy ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday or “Tet” that Vietnamese buddhists traditionally celebrate to honor their …
Vegan markets in Vietnam are growing rapidly while Lunar New Year holiday is on its way Read More
Two Finnish food and beverage entrepreneurs in Thailand are out to make a mark not only on the local scene but also internationally. They have started out boldly by succeeding …
Bold Finnish duo launches vodka and energy drink out of Thailand Read More
Now it’s the time of the year when your family and friends like to come and visit you in Bangkok. This amazing city offers the visitors everything you can ask …
Why not take a day and explore Talat Noi? Read More
The Okura Prestige Bangkok is delighted to present “Koyo Afternoon Tea” for two at Up & Above Restaurant and Bar as the crisp and cozy season, Autumn, is approaching. The …
Up & Above Restaurant and Bar welcomes Autumn with “Koyo Afternoon Tea” Read More
Carlsberg Malaysia has welcomed Olga Pulyaeva as the new marketing director. Previously, she was a brand development director at Baltika Breweries, Carlsberg Group’s Russian business which was divested on 28 …
Carlsberg Malaysia welcomes new marketing director Read More
Caroline Moreau has been promoted to the position as General Manager for Carlsberg Singapore. Caroline has for the past three and a half year been Marketing Director for Carlsberg in …
Carlsberg Malaysia’s Marketing Director promoted to head of Carlsberg Singapore Read More
Carlsberg Malaysia is the first brewery built outside of Copenhagen, Denmark and has earmarked a capital expenditure of RM110mil to upgrade its brewery in Shah Alam, its largest investment in …
Carlsberg Malaysia set to modernize production facilities Read More
Ahead of the 618 Grand Promotion, JD.com invited ambassadors and senior diplomats from the EU Delegation to China and seven European countries, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and …
Danish diplomat delivers EU goods ahead of 618 Grand Promotion in China Read More
Arctic Blue Beverages’ novelty premium gin, Arctic Blue Gin Rose continues to ride the wave of success by winning another double gold award in a row, and best of class …
Finnish gin wins several awards in Singapore Read More
MEET CHEF BJÖRN FRANTZEN, a young Swedish Chef, who now has opened restaurant VILLA FRANTZEN on 7 soi Akat 3, Chong Nonsi Bangkok. For Swedish people the name Björn Frantzen …
Swedish footballplayer became top Chef with Michelin stars Read More
Thaifex Anuga-Asia 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 24-28 May 2022 is one of the leading exhibitions in Asia for the food and beverage industry. The event …
Norwegian and Danish presence at ThaiFex Anuga Asia Read More
Singapore RAS, a land-based salmon project, has entered into an agreement with OFS Norge AS (OFS) and Onshore Technologies AS (ONTEC) for a Basic Design Study of its recirculating aquaculture …
Singaporean land-based salmon project signs design agreements with Norwegian RAS specialists Read More
Although Norway exported seafood worth NOK 11.3 billion in February which is an increase of NOK 2.6 billion compared with February last year, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect the …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects the flow of Norwegian Seafood to Asia Read More
Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, and New Concept Product Co., Ltd. (NCP), has announced the launch of the new HOTTA brand products — ready-to-drink (RTD) ginger beverages …
Tetra Pak and NCP launch new HOTTA brand products in UHT carton packages Read More
Denmark-based SKIOLD has, in cooperation with Tan Long Group, launched Hanh Phuc Rice Mill which is the largest paddy rice handling and storage facility in Southeast Asia. In a press release, …
SKIOLD and Tan Long Group launched paddy rice handling and storage facility in Vietnam Read More
The modern Nordic restaurant Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing its door after five years in the city. The award-winning restaurant is part of the international Frantzén’s Group of restaurants …
Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing Read More
Is there a healthier place to live than where you are currently living? If you knew where it is, would you move there? Yes, of course, – if it wasn’t …
Best city for healthy living in the world Read More
Different areas of Copenhagen have cleaned up their act and are now foodie hotspots. In a recent article, Kate Wickers for the Daily Mail visits various places in the Danish capital and …
Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen: Only Thai restaurant outside Thailand with a Michelin star Read More
The Swedish-Swiss processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak, along with 50 other leading companies and NGOs, signed an MOU to further drive the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative in …
Tetra Pak teams up with Government and Industrial partners to drive EPR in Thailand Read More
Norwegian seafood exports reached a historic milestone in November with an increase of 28 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Norwegian Seafood …
Export of Norwegian seafood hit new record a month early Read More
Of the many things Thailand is known for Coffee is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, half Finnish-half Thai founder of the new “Coffee Culture Thailand” …
Half-Finnish Susan is trying to cultivate the Thai coffee culture with her new store Read More
Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, together with the Royal Chitralada Projects has introduced the world’s first congee in Tetra Recart®, a paper-based carton package from …
Tetra Pak and the Royal Chitralada Projects Launch the World’s First Congee in Carton Package Read More
Swedish-Swiss Tetra Pak, the world-leading processing and packaging solutions company has appointed Ratanasiri Tilokskulchai as the new Managing Director, according to this company statement. With over 10 years of experience at …
Tetra Pak Thailand appoints new Managing Director Read More
The Danish seafood processing giant Espersen is currently “slowly but surely” reopening the company’s facility in Vietnam after 10 weeks forced shutdown due to Vietnam’s strict covid-19 measures, Intrafish writes. Espersen is …
Danish Espersen reopens Vietnam facility ‘slowly but surely’ as country battles Covid Read More
As part of IKEA’s goal of turning 50 percent of its restaurants around the world plant-based by 2025, IKEA Indonesia just launched four new plant-based dishes. Greenqueen writes that in …
IKEA Indonesia adds new plant-based dishes with Local Startup Green Rebel Read More
Never before has Norwegian seafood exports attained a higher value for the first nine months of the year, the Norwegian seafood Council announces. So far this year, seafood exports have totaled NOK …
Norwegian seafood exports grow in value by NOK 7.9 billion – strongest growth in Asia Read More
Swedish automaker Volvo Truck has donated a custom-designed truck to Kechara Food Bank in Malaysia. Kechara Food Bank is one of many organizations that run a soup kitchen in Medan …
Volvo Truck Malaysia donates custom-designed truck to Kechara Food Bank Read More
After years with record-high prices on Danish produced pork meat, the price is now going down fast and substantially, DR writes. The main reason behind this development is the lacking …
Decreasing Chinese demand makes Danish pork prices drop Read More
Finnish dairy and food company Valio has entered into an agreement with food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH on the distribution of special milk powders to Valio’s industrial customers in …
Finnish dairy firm Valio enters into a distribution partnership with DKSH for SE Asian market Read More
Swiss-Swedish Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, has released the 2021 sustainability report, according to a recent press release. The report documents the company’s journey to accelerate …
Tetra Pak reveals 2021 Sustainable Report ‘Food. People. Planet’ Read More
On 9 September, IKEA Tampines in Singapore opened a new Swedish Bistro, according to an announcement by the Swedish furniture giant. IKEAs new Swedish Bistro is located between the …
IKEA Tampines in Singapore opens new Swedish Bistro Read More
The Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish is opening its second outlet in Singapore today 9 September at One Raffles Place in Singapore’s central business district. Pink Fish is a Norwegian …
Norwegian restaurant chain Pink Fish opens second outlet in Singapore Read More
From now on, vegetarians in Indonesia do not have to forego trying IKEA’s variety of Swedish dishes while furniture shopping because IKEA Indonesia launched on 24 August a plant-based menu. …
IKEA Indonesia to introduce a veggie spin on the famous Swedish meatballs Read More
The Norwegian Seafood Council has teamed up with Central Food Retail and Thammachart Seafood and launched the ‘Taste From Norway, to Your Home’ campaign to promote Norwegian seafood products and …
Norwegian Seafood Council and partners launched ‘Taste From Norway, to Your Home’ campaign in Thailand Read More
The Swedish star chef Björn Frantzén’s Zén restaurant in Singapore has received a triple Michelin star rating in its only third year. Bjorn – who is known for his successful …
Swedish owned restaurant in Singapore receives triple Michelin stars Read More
The Danish brewer Carlsberg has reported a 10 percent overall sales growth in the second quarter of this year compared to the same time last which was heavily affected by …
Carlsberg reports sales growth despite continuing low sales in Asia Read More
Founded and driven by Swedish tea merchant Kenneth Rimdahl, the Chiang Mai-based forest-friendly tea, Monsoon Tea, is introducing Monsoon Tea to Sweden. Monsoon’s forest-friendly Monsoon Tea is grown and harvested …
Chiang Mai-based Monsoon Tea opens branch in Sweden Read More