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…]
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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…]
Obesity costs Southeast Asia over $10 billion annually: EIU
A new report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), titled “Tackling obesity in ASEAN: Prevalence, impact, and guidance on interventions”, highlights that the prevalence of obesity and linked non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are costing Southeast Asia over US$10billion annually, in terms of healthcare costs. A new report released by the[Read More…]
Nutraceutical, Functional Foods, and Dietary Supplements Industry Market in Asia
The Asia Pacific nutraceuticals product market is growing rapidly. The market was valued at USD 59.55 billion in 2016 and is estimated to reach USD 89.63 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.52% in the period of 2016 to 2021. The Asia Pacific nutraceuticals[Read More…]
Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan
Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan Food products containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 from the DuPont Danisco range have recently been recorded with the Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of Japan, for Food with Function Claims, further reinforcing the strength of science behind DuPont’s probiotics. HN019 is[Read More…]
Growing health consciousness expected to keep demand strong says research
Growing health consciousness expected to keep demand strong says research The global market for dietary fiber is slated to exhibit strong growth over the coming years owing to the many health benefits they offer and rising health consciousness among consumers. Transparency Market Research (TMR), in a report titled “Dietary Fiber[Read More…]
IOC convenes a three-day meeting to discuss the use of dietary supplements, their use and effects
As part of IOC’s commitment to supporting the health and performance of athletes, it convened a meeting of experts in the field of dietary supplements to assess the evidence relating to the place of dietary supplements in the preparations of elite athletes. The International Olympic Medical and Scientific Commission has[Read More…]
Israeli company wins UN award for food safety
Yarok was one of five winners selected from over 330 entries from 80 countries submitted to the competition. Yarok Technology Transfer Ltd. innovation-based developer of fast, accurate tests for the food Industry, has received the International Award 2017 for Innovative Ideas and Technology on Agribusiness from UNIDO ITPO Italy (the[Read More…]
Chinese Vitamin C supply to face turmoil soon says DSM
Chinese Vitamin C supply to face turmoil soon says DSM Since 2016, the price of vitamin C has increased steadily for several reasons. Factories in China that produce vitamin C and taurine are seriously considering price increases. From the beginning of 2016, prices of these products began to increase, followed[Read More…]
Calbee launching granola bars for China
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…]
