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…
sanyuan-and-fosun-to-acquire-st-hubert-management

August 1, 2017 | China

Sanyuan and Fosun to acquire St- Hubert management

The proposed acquisition introduces healthy and innovative foods into China and is aligned with the government’s policy to support and drive technological innovation. Beijing Sanyuan Foods Co. and Fosun Group…
ecolab-plans-to-expand-food-business

July 17, 2017 | China

Ecolab plans to expand food business

The company is planning to set up a production base in northern China, but no specific city has yet been shortlisted. Shanghai-based Ecolab China is planning to expand its food…
chinese-researchers-develop-engineered-rice

June 28, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers develop engineered rice

The resulting purple endosperm rice holds potential for decreasing the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic disorders. Researchers in China have developed a genetic engineering approach…