Food supply chain disruptions and trade protectionist measures amid COVID-19 pandemic could cause major food shortages across Asia
In light of the increasing number of nationwide lockdowns and border restrictions today, the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) and Food Industry Asia (FIA), the regional associations representing ASEAN’s and Asia’s food and beverage (F&B) industries respectively, are suggesting governments across the region collaborate to ensure the...
Talks focus on Halal food trade framework in ASEAN
By Azlan OthmanThis article by Azlan Othman, was published in the Borneo Bulletin on March 7 ,2019. OFFICIALS from the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD) on Monday met representatives from the Halal Food Control Division and Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB),...
AFBA works towards a harmonised framework in the region
On 20 February 2019, board members of AFBA gathered in Bangkok for its Annual General Meeting, where AFBA also organised engagements with two key government agencies in Thailand. These engagement sessions provided an opportunity for AFBA to present the alliance’s work and invite inputs on how to strengthen existing efforts at a national and regional...
Infographic Nutrition Labelling on Pre-Packaged Food: Impact on Trade in ASEAN
In 2018, AFBA launched a study on the impacts of non-harmonised nutrition labelling on food businesses in the ASEAN market. The infographic presents the key findings from the report and the recommendations for a way forward for regulators and industry members.
ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) Executive Board Meets with ASEAN Secretariat and BPJPH
On 22 November 2018, the AFBA Executive Board met with the ASEAN Secretariat and the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal, BPJPH), organised in conjunction with the AFBA Executive Board meeting held on 21 November 2018. Engagement with ASEAN SecretariatSince the conceptualisation of the ASEAN Economic...