March 9, 2026 | Nutrition

Women’s Health Begins on the Plate

Neelanjana Singh, Nutrition Therapist & Wellness Consultant, National Executive Member, IDA Women’s health often receives special attention around the first week of March as we commemorate International Women’s Day. However,…

March 9, 2026 | Australia

Australia’s Victoria Wine Industry Delivers Record $10.8 Bn Economic Contribution

Total wine sales reached $1.13 billion, reflecting 64 per cent growth over two years, while the economic contribution per tonne increased to $39,070 Victoria’s wine industry has recorded a $10.8…

March 9, 2026 | Feature

Vietnam Becomes a Strategic Growth Engine for Bel Group in Asia

The site will not only serve the local market but also support exports across Southeast Asia, China, Japan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Global dairy major Bel Group is…

March 6, 2026 | Food

Rising Food Security Concerns Grip Middle East amid Import Bans and Supply Disruptions

The impact of disrupted imports is becoming visible in several Gulf markets Food security concerns are intensifying across parts of the Middle East as import restrictions, geopolitical tensions, and supply…

March 6, 2026 | Company News

Sidel introduces SWING Evo Pasteuriser, Redefines Efficiency through Intelligent Design

This breakthrough sets a new benchmark for the sector, delivering substantial cost savings without compromising product quality or operational flexibility Sidel unveils SWING Evo, its next-generation tunnel pasteuriser that combines…

March 6, 2026 | China

dsm-firmenich Strengthens HMO Offering in Asia with New Regulatory Approvals

The company continues its regulatory success in Asia’s early life nutrition market with approval of four new HMOs in Malaysia and Thailand, alongside commercial authorisation of its 3’-SL ingredient in…

March 6, 2026 | Feature

Women, Midlife and the Quest for Healthy Longevity

On Women’s Day, the focus shifts to proactive nutrition strategies designed to support women’s changing health needs in midlife As women move through midlife, their nutritional needs evolve significantly. Hormonal…

March 5, 2026 | Company News

Copeland Launches ZF/ZFI 10-20HP Scroll Compressors  

Advancing low-temperature cooling solutions to enhance cold chain efficiency and sustainability in Asia  Copeland, a global provider of compression technologies and controls solutions, has introduced its ZF/ZFI 10-20HP scroll compressors and solutions for low-temperature cold chain applications. The product line is designed to provide versatile cooling solutions for the food industry, helping customers address performance…

March 5, 2026 | R & D

Study Finds Rice Bran Compound Delivered Through Nanotechnology May Protect Ageing Cells

USDA-funded research published in the Journal of Functional Foods explores how nano-encapsulated gamma-oryzanol reduces oxidative stress in ageing cell models Researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have found that a…

March 5, 2026 | Beverages

M2 Ingredients Launches M2Brew Functional Mushroom Ingredient 

M2Brew is the first innovation to launch from M2 Ingredients’ new Centre of Innovation, setting a new standard for brewed functional coffee where research-backed bioactives make it into the cup…