Sugarcane waste-based durable packaging is plastic-free and fully compostable W-Cycle, an Israeli foodtech startup has developed SupraPulp™, plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable, safe, yet durable enough to be used for greasy, wet, or hot food. Packaged food with SupraPulp can be frozen and heated with[Read More…]
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Meat-Tech to acquire leading cultured fat developer
This acquisition is part of Meat-Tech’s growth strategy of optimizing its processes and diversifying its product range to introduce cultured meat technologies to the market as quickly as possible Meat-Tech 3D, a developer of industrial-scale cultivated meat production technologies based on advanced 3D bioprinting based in Israel, has announced that[Read More…]
Fonterra Australia strengthens cheese business
Signed an agreement to purchase Dairy Country Fonterra Australia has signed an agreement to purchase Dairy Country to help drive efficiencies in its leading Australian cheese business. The acquisition will support Fonterra’s core strengths in the AU$2.6 billion Australian retail cheese category, where it holds a 23 per cent market share with key brands including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™[Read More…]
Nestle invests further RMB 400 M in China
Nestlé will also complete an expansion and upgrade of the Nestlé Dairy Farming Institute With a growing focus on sustainable agriculture in China, Nestlé has announced plans to invest a further RMB 400 million (CHF 53 million) in the country. Part of the investment will promote the development of local grain cultivation in[Read More…]
Korea publicly lists functional ingredient for bone health
A recent study confirmed that the test group administered with ginseng extracts demonstrated 11.6 times higher osteocalcin (bone structure markers) and 3 times higher increase in calcium concentration than the control group did. The Korea Ginseng Association announced that Korean ginseng is registered as a ’publicly listed functional ingredient for[Read More…]
DuPont brings latest series of dairy cultures to China
New dairy cultures allow for the production of optimal yogurt for both consumers and producers DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) has announced the launch of the latest series of dairy cultures and probiotic formulations for China, offering yogurt producers new solutions for differentiation today and positioning them for future growth.[Read More…]
Seragon unveils most advanced anti-aging nutraceutical
RESTORIN™ is the first nutraceutical supplement in Seragon’s pipeline Seragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in the US, has announced the release of RESTORIN™, an advanced daily supplement for healthy aging at Lifestyle Expo Tokyo. RESTORIN™ is a controlled-release NMN supplement with senolytic enhancement. The novel product utilizes a proprietary form of NMN to[Read More…]
Healthifyme expands in Singapore and Malaysia
HealthifyMe has grown its user base to 500,000 in both countries within 1.5 years and plans to quadruple this number by 2022, seeking to expand to Indonesia, Australia and the Middle East HealthifyMe, one of Asia’s largest and fastest growing healthcare start-ups, is seeking to tap into the health-conscious consumer[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut collaborates with chocolate manufacturers in Japan
Artisans continue to lead the way forward through Belgian chocolate brand Callebaut®, which now ensures 100% farmer group traceability in all its products The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, hosted an exclusive virtual press event in Japan to announce its collaboration with[Read More…]
Young Living Introduces Dr. Je Tae Woo as Head of APAC Science
Dr. Woo Brings Wealth of Experience to Young Living’s APAC Science Team Young Living, the world’s leading provider of essential oils, announced Dr. Je Tae Woo, Ph.D., has joined Young Living in Okinawa, Japan as head of the company’s science division in the APAC region. Dr. Woo will partner with Dr. Michael Buch, chief[Read More…]
