In shelf-life tests, a protein bar containing 5% of this new ingredient delivered 45% improved texture and 60% reduced hardness after 15 to 18 months, compared to a bar made with standard whey protein. Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a single whey protein solution to address the problem of textural[Read More…]
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PwC Hong Kong signs agreement with Vitargent for food safety
Vitargent is an award-winning biotechnology company specialising in product safety testing with its pioneering fish-embryo based toxicity testing technology. Backed by 10+ institutional investors and with input from its Scientific Advisory Board comprising experts from across the globe, Vitargent’s technology is serving 50+ leading companies and organisations including governments, research[Read More…]
Grupo Bimbo increases presence in China
Bimbo has now satisfied all customary closing conditions, including receiving regulatory approval, and can press ahead with integrating Mankattan into the rest of its business. Grupo Bimbo, Mexican multinational bakery product manufacturing company, has gained a greater foothold in the Chinese market after completing the acquisition of Mankattan. A deal for[Read More…]
New GAR video series of the palm oil sector released
Improved nutrition, land stewardship, and community support are essential components of Golden Agri-Resources’ business Singapore – Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has today unveiled the first in a series of new videos presenting inspiring stories of the people at the heart of the sustainability transformation underway in the palm oil industry in Indonesia.[Read More…]
Otsuka Foods explores India market for signature curry
Otsuka Foods India will hire local staff for research and development to improve its product lineup, including those for vegetarian consumers. Japan based Otsuka Foods has established Otsuka Foods India Pvt. Ltd. to sell curry and curry buns in retort packages, pouches made of a flexible laminate, at corporate and[Read More…]
Salmonella scare leads to recall of Kellogg’s cereal
The recall in Singapore came after Kellogg’s issued a global recall last Thursday. Singapore- Consumers in Singapore who have bought Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal are advised to dispose of the product immediately due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) first recalled the[Read More…]
GoodBelly secures $12 million investment
301 INC leads the round with additional capital coming from existing investors Singapore- NextFoods, the makers of GoodBelly Probiotics, a recognized leader in the probiotic industry, announced that it raised $12 million to expand GoodBelly’s national sales team, support capital improvements and drive product innovation. 301 INC, the new business[Read More…]
Coca-Cola opens new production plant in China
The new facility has received a gold certification of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Coca-Cola and Swire Group have inaugurated a new production plant in Yunnan, China, and Coca-Cola says the new facility is the largest Coca-Cola production plant south of the Yangtze River in the country. Coca-Cola[Read More…]
South American consumers willing to pay extra for more protein, says a survey
The research findings demonstrate the importance of protein in South American markets and come as Arla Foods Ingredients, the leading whey protein supplier, launches a new website in Spanish dedicated to countries in the region. Nearly two thirds of shoppers in South America are willing to pay extra for a[Read More…]
Coca-Cola launches clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan
The drink does not feature the caramel flavourings which create the iconic black/brown colour of traditional Coca-Cola beverages, as the ingredient could not be used for a transparent drink. Coca-Cola has released a clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan, aptly called Coca-Cola Clear, which went on sale in the country recently.[Read More…]
