vitafoods-asia-2017-positive-first-run-in-singapore

September 27, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Vitafoods Asia 2017 – Positive First Run in Singapore

The only dedicated nutraceutical event in Asia took place on 5-6 September in its new Singapore location at Marina Bay Sands. Vitafoods Asia 2017, the only dedicated nutraceutical event in…
keventer-agro-plans-expansion-in-north-east-india

September 26, 2017 | Company News

Keventer Agro plans expansion in north east India

Plans are also afoot to diversify its product basket by having value-added offerings like curd and yoghurt. Kolkata-based Keventer Agro Ltd, a group outfit of the Rs. 1,800-crore Keventer Group,…
nestle-to-launch-brands-in-china

September 25, 2017 | Company News

Nestle to launch brands in China

The deal could also benefit local Australian oat farmers, with Nestle also set to introduce the popular Uncle Tobys brand into China as well. China’s growing affluent middle class has…
lawson-to-launch-food-waste-recycling-programme

September 21, 2017 | Company News

Lawson to launch food waste recycling programme

Apart from helping to reduce food waste, the initiative will lessen the burden on staff at stores. Convenience store operator Lawson Inc. will launch a recycling system to produce fertilizer…
nestle-partners-with-jd-for-nutrition-smart-speaker

September 20, 2017 | China

Nestle partners with JD for nutrition smart speaker

Nestlé XiaoAI is the first attempt that Nestle has carried out in conversational interface, which combines smart speaker technology with nutrition and health knowledge. Global food and beverage leader Nestlé…
after-harvest-fruit-processing-centre-to-be-established-by-pagoda-and-agrofresh-in-china

September 19, 2017 | Company News

After-harvest fruit processing centre to be established by Pagoda and AgroFresh in China

Both companies have agreed to invest in the project and jointly research a solution that will address the difficulties of processing fruit after harvest In order to establish an after-harvest…
cargill-to-focus-more-on-its-food-business

September 19, 2017 | Company News

Cargill to focus more on its food business

Cargill has been streamlining its business to focus on higher-margin operations such as food ingredients and the fish feeding business. Global commodities trader Cargill Inc. has agreed to sell its…
palsgaard-opens-new-centre-in-shanghai

September 14, 2017 | China

Palsgaard opens new centre in Shanghai

The new bakery also includes facilities for producing cake gels based on Palsgaard’s emulsifiers and allows manufacturers to test the effect of their cake gels on site. Emulsifier producer Palsgaard…
china-fda-approves-use-of-hmb-in-food-products

September 13, 2017 | China

China FDA approves use of HMB in food products

China is a key market for TSI’s global muscle health growth strategy. China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has granted ingredient supplier TSI Group (Missoula, MT) an exclusive license to…
researchers-in-taiwan-suggest-benefits-of-lycopene

September 12, 2017 | Wellness

Researchers in Taiwan suggest benefits of Lycopene

The causes of BPH are mainly associated with genetic inheritance, but men who eat foods high in animal fats also have higher risk of developing the condition. Medical research suggests…