Calbee has big ambitions for Frugra, claiming the brand will revolutionise breakfast in China. Japanese snack company Calbee is to start selling its breakfast granola brand Frugra to Chinese consumers on Tmall Global in August, ahead of the general retail launch. The move will be in partnership with Japan MD[Read More…]
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Nutraceutical maker Wellscience acquired by VLCC
The company would sell ayurvedic and herbal products under the new brand VLCC Wellscience. Beauty and wellness firm VLCC has acquired nutraceutical products maker Wellscience that would enable entry into the new business. The company would sell ayurvedic and herbal products under the new brand VLCC Wellscience. VLCC did not[Read More…]
Taiyo introduces new sunfiber varieties
Taiyo has presented new varieties of its all-natural, soluble dietary fiber Sunfiber, which can now also be used as a sweetener. Taiyo has presented new varieties of its all-natural, soluble dietary fiber Sunfiber, which can now also be used as a sweetener. During Vitafoods Europe, the company also showed solutions[Read More…]
Fasting flexi diet presented by CSIRO
The Flexi program includes a recipe book and a website that includes personalized meal plans, progress tracking tools and a tailored virtual consultation designed by CSIRO dietitians and behavioral scientists. Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has launched a new diet that includes intermittent fasting three days a[Read More…]
Kerry buys out Chinese firm
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, however, the Ireland-based food company has significantly boosted its presence in the supply chain with this latest acquisition. The Kerry Group has strengthened its portfolio by acquiring one of China’s premier players in the food ingredients sector buying 100% of Tianning Flavour[Read More…]
Campbell invests $10M in Chef’d
Earlier this month, Campbell reported that earnings decreased to $176 million in its third quarter from $185 million a year earlier Campbell Soup Company recently invested $10 million in e-commerce meal kit company Chef’d. This strategic partnership makes Campbell the largest investor in Chef’d, and the soup company gains a[Read More…]
Megmilk to launch string cheese in Taiwan
Megmilk produces and sells natural and processed cheese products in Indonesia and Australia through joint ventures and other means. Japanese dairy company Megmilk Snow Brand will launch its mainstay “sakeru” (a Japanese term for split) cheese in Taiwan with an eye to expanding sales to other Asian markets, touting the[Read More…]
Symrise launches new innovation centre
The centre’s enhanced research and innovation facilities will help boost local food manufacturing capabilities and also contribute to Singapore‘s vision of becoming Asia’s regional food and nutrition hub. Flavours and fragrances provider Symrise AG recently unveiled the Spark, its new eight-storey Asia-Pacific Innovation and Technology Centre, which marks the completion[Read More…]
Nestlé China unveils milk powder with benefits
The product was launched during the 13th China Nutrition Science Congress held by the Chinese Nutrition Society in Beijing. Nestlé has added a new milk powder with cognitive benefits for adult consumers in China, as part of its Yiyang brand. The ‘senior milk powder’ is specifically designed to help people[Read More…]
TeamonkGlobal launches green tea variants
Online tea shop TeamonkGlobal has launched such new variants of green tea as Sozen Orange Tea, Yoshin Lemon Green Tea and Zoho Lemongrass Green Tea. Online tea shop TeamonkGlobal has launched such new variants of green tea as Sozen Orange Tea, Yoshin Lemon Green Tea and Zoho Lemongrass Green Tea.[Read More…]