ifc-plans-25-m-investment-in-jiahe-foods

September 26, 2017 | China

IFC plans $25 M investment in Jiahe Foods

Jiahe Foods is planning to invest in upgrading its non-dairy creamer production lines and setting up an R&D centre, a freeze-dry coffee facility and a modern warehouse. The International Finance…
china-to-make-food-investment-in-dubai

September 21, 2017 | China

China to make food investment in Dubai

The strategic agreement will consolidate China’s stake in the burgeoning Middle East food industry and expand bilateral relations further. Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialised zone dedicated to…
spar-china-appoints-new-managing-director

September 21, 2017 | China

SPAR China appoints new Managing Director

Jerome has developed an in-depth knowledge of retail operations and buying in China.   SPAR International, a global food retail chain, has announced that Jerome Chevrier has been appointed as…
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…
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…
scientists-use-bacteria-for-fortifying-food-with-riboflavin

September 8, 2017 | China

Scientists use bacteria for fortifying food with riboflavin

Lactobacilli is an ideal candidate for riboflavin-fortification of foods. Although found in various foods like eggs, green vegetables, milk and meat, there are numerous cases of riboflavin or vitamin B2…
cofco-forms-partnership-with-growmark-for-grain-supply

September 6, 2017 | China

Cofco forms partnership with Growmark for grain supply

The grain supply partnership is the latest expansion move by CIL. China’s state-owned COFCO International Ltd (CIL) and U.S. farm cooperative Growmark Inc will partner in a deal that gives…
shanghai-to-be-a-model-city-in-food-safety

August 18, 2017 | China

Shanghai to be a model city in food safety

Food surveillance systems have been installed at over 170 food businesses. Shanghai is working towards becoming a national food safety model city. A self-evaluation is to be submitted to the…
detmold-to-buy-heshan-innopak-in-china

August 4, 2017 | China

Detmold to buy Heshan Innopak in China

The company will take over the Innopak operations and continue to manufacture at both sites. Australian packaging giant Detmold Group has reached an agreement with US-based Novolex to buy Heshan…