By Cath Isabedra In the heart of Da Nang, a vibrant coastal city in Vietnam, lies a microbrewery that embodies both tradition and innovation—1989 BEER. Born from the dreams of a young visionary inspired by his father's humble "Bia Hoi" brewing business, this brewery has swiftly made a name for itself in the local and burgeoning Asian craft beer scene. Dinh Ba Phu Cuong, the founder, began his journey in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, a period marked by upheaval and uncertainty, … [Read more...] about From pandemic challenges to craft beer success: The story of 1989 BEER in Da Nang
A greener route for broccoli
StePacPPC’s green packaging helps packers and shippers of produce transition from environmentally unfriendly ice-filled polystyrene foam and waxed carton boxes. Tefen, Israel – Innovative Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging developed by StePacPPC is facilitating the transition away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes for packaging fresh broccoli and other vegetables for long-haul shipments in both the US and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural Cooperative in … [Read more...] about A greener route for broccoli
Brewing perfection with a Thai touch
By Cath Isabedra For over a quarter of a century, Chang Beer has been synonymous with Thai culture, weaving the fabric of local traditions into its brewing practices to create beers that resonate both locally and internationally. Raymond Poletti, Global Marketing Director, describes how Chang Beer's brewing process reflects a deep-rooted Thai philosophy called Lamiat, emphasizing that "perfection lies within the details." This philosophy not only shapes … [Read more...] about Brewing perfection with a Thai touch
