The new center is set to house several strategic innovation functions in the areas of health and nutrition, new raw materials and product research and development, consumer insight and foresight activities. Singapore – Ferrero announces the official opening of the Ferrero Innovation Center in Singapore, the company’s first Asian innovation center[Read More…]
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Body Shop campaigns with Cruelty Free International to end animal testing globally
This campaign is calling on at least eight million people from every corner of the globe who care about animal welfare to join our cause and sign our petition. Singapore – The Body Shop recently launched a new campaign, calling for a global ban on animal testing in cosmetic products[Read More…]
Mounting demand for annatto crop paves way for women empowerment
Frutarom Natural Solutions BU offers local women farmers and growers in Latin America a secured income and versatile collaboration to ensure a safe, sustainable and consistent supply of natural annatto coloring. Frutarom Natural Solutions BU offers local women farmers and growers in Latin America a secured income and versatile collaboration[Read More…]
The All Rounder Bakery Emulsifier
An Introduction to DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides) An Introduction to DATEM (Diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides) DATEM are glycerol derivatives esterified with edible fatty acids and mono and di-acetyl tartaric acids. It is one of the widely used emulsifier in bakery applications providing multi-purpose benefits[Read More…]
New technology for food testing
The Tempo system is developed by bioMerieux, a French manufacturer of tests that detect diseases, infection or contamination. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the food industry can look forward to launching their products more quickly, with the help of a new and more efficient food-testing system, unveiled at the official[Read More…]
Multivitamin consumption is low in Asia
Circulating concentrations of vitamins and associated metabolites vary due to factors such as diet, lifestyle, vitamin enrichment and food fortification practices, and supplement use. Nordic study found that multivitamin supplement use is highest in the United States, followed by the Nordic region, Australia and finally the Asian region. While vitamin[Read More…]
Egg shell powder has health benefits
Fine powder made from egg shell membrane showed positive effects against inflammatory bowel disease, according to in vitro and in vivo studies conducted at the University of Tokyo. Fine powder made from egg shell membrane showed positive effects against inflammatory bowel disease, according to in vitro and in vivo studies[Read More…]
Taiyo launches digestive health supplement
The Regular girl powder was first launched and marketed in the US two years ago, but now it is being launched into the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) market. The ‘Regular Girl’ supplement launched by Japan- based Taiyo aims at health conscious women who suffer from, or want to[Read More…]
ADM expands destination marketing with acquisition in Israeli merchandiser
Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Industries Centers, an Israeli company specializing in the import and distribution of agricultural feed products. Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Industries[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut empowers cocoa growers in Tanzania
Barry Callebaut empowers cocoa growers in Tanzania The program is part of Barry Callebaut’s sustainability strategy ‘Forever Chocolate’ and is driven by its direct sourcing organization Biolands in cooperation with KIM’s Chocolates. Improving access to cocoa seedlings and providing agricultural training are two key priorities at Biolands – Barry Callebaut’s[Read More…]
