CurraNZ was found to help reduce obesity driven inflammation by 24% and whole-body insulin sensitivity by 22% With experts claiming Britain’s obesity and Diabetes crisis as one of the main reasons behind the nation’s alarming COVID-19 mortality rates, the spotlight has fallen on how we can urgently find a way for millions[Read More…]
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Nestlé Japan launches plant-based Nescafé lattes
The launch in Japan follows earlier launches of Nestlé plant-based coffee mixes across a number of countries in Europe, Latin America and Oceania Nestlé Japan has launched a range of Nescafé lattes crafted with plant-based ingredients, meeting the rapidly growing interest in plant-based food in Japan. The Nescafé plant-based latte[Read More…]
Japan launches plant-based meat with euglena and chlorella extract
“NEXT Euglena Yakiniku EX” is now available for pre-sale at the official online store of Next Meats Tokyo based Next Meats Co., LTD, the controlling shareholder of Next Meats Holdings, Inc. (NXMH) has recently announced that they had signed a joint product development agreement with euglena Co., a biotech company also from Japan that specializes[Read More…]
Plant-based food alternatives to boost global pea protein market at 8.4% CAGR
According to a report published by Fairfield Market Research, the global pea protein market is expected to reach US$1,374.3 Mn by 2025 The rising popularity of plant-based eating as an alternative protein source is flooding the market. Pea protein is amongst the most popular plant-based protein alternatives as it has[Read More…]
Tyson Foods invests in Malaysian company to integrate poultry business
This will add more supply flexibility for both companies Tyson Foods, Inc. and Malayan Flour Mills Berhad have recently announced a partnership in which Tyson Foods will invest in the Malaysia-based company’s vertically integrated poultry business, which will add more supply flexibility for both companies. The transaction is subject to[Read More…]
Bangaldesh’s Frontier Nutrition raises $6M from Adjuvant Capital
Proceeds from the financing will be used to bring manufacturing of several products in-house Frontier Nutrition, a company manufacturing and marketing affordable fortified snacks in Bangladesh, has announced a $6 million Series B financing led by Adjuvant Capital, a life sciences fund backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,[Read More…]
Global Industry leaders highlight food safety issues amidst pandemic at 6th Food Safety Forum
GS1 HK Launches Trusted FoodNet to Promote Information Visibility The 6th Food Safety Forum organised by GS1 Hong Kong concluded its online live programme on Jan 15, 2021. Themed “The Power for Food Safety”, the Forum aimed to explore ways to capitalise on innovation and technology and strengthen food safety. Dr Chui Tak-yi,[Read More…]
Asahi Kasei’s SBU to build second plant for microcrystalline cellulose production
Microcrystalline cellulose is a white powder made from natural pulp, mainly used as an excipient for pharmaceuticals and foods. Asahi Kasei’s Specialty Solutions SBU will build a second plant for microcrystalline cellulose (trade name Ceolus) at its Mizushima Works in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan. Microcrystalline cellulose is a white powder made[Read More…]
Azelis expands to Vietnam by acquiring two chemical companies
Acquires MKVN Chemicals and Viet chemicals Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, announced it has acquired a majority shareholding of MKVN Chemicals Co Ltd (MKVN Chemicals) and Viet Chemicals Trading and Service Co Ltd (Viet Chemicals) through their parent company Bellekimia Singapore Pte. Ltd (Bellekimia). Both companies[Read More…]
Informa launches Vitafoods Asia Digital Week 2021
Vitafoods Asia Digital Week 2021 will bring together the nutraceuticals community across the Asia Pacific, enabling connection, knowledge share, and to spur business growth in the industry: 2-4 February 2021 Informa Markets will host a virtual event, Vitafoods Asia Digital Week 2021, between 2-4 February 2021. A new addition to[Read More…]
