Nutrition is one of the key drivers of product choice among Malaysian consumers According to a new report by Food Industry Asia (FIA) and research firm IGD, almost all Malaysians (99 per cent) are interested in maintaining a healthy diet and are actively trying to improve their consumption habits, however[Read More…]
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Mérieux NutriSciences to acquire majority stake in Acumen Scientific Sdn. Bhd.
With this investment, Mérieux NutriSciences strengthens its presence in South-East Asia to better serve its clients in the region, and especially its global clients. Malaysia will be the 24th country where Mérieux NutriSciences is present around the globe. Mérieux NutriSciences has signed the acquisition of 51% of the shares of[Read More…]
Malaysia Halal Expo 2019 puts focus on Tokyo Olympics
The exhibition involves the participation of 320 exhibition booths as well as promotion of halal products and services. The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) is hosting Malaysia Halal Expo 2019 (MHE2019) from 24 – 26 January 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Themed “Malaysia to Japan for[Read More…]
Holista, Kawan Food to develop low GI roti canai
Roti canai, a breakfast favorite and staple food in Malaysia, contains significant amounts of calories and fats, exacerbating the existing problem of obesity in the country. Food ingredient specialist Holista CollTech Ltd has partnered Bursa Malaysia-listed Kawan Food Berhad to produce healthy Asian flatbreads, including roti canai, roti and chappati,[Read More…]
Lactalis to buy chilled dairy biz of Nestle Malaysia
Lactalis plans to establish Malaysia as the operations hub of its dairy business in Asia following the transaction. Nestlé Malaysia has agreed to offload its Malaysian chilled dairy business and its Petaling Jaya Milo factory to French dairy company Lactalis, and will use the proceeds to expand its Milo factory[Read More…]
Researchers show anti-diabetic properties for Malaysian herb
Cosmos caudatus, known as Ulam raja (“King’s Salad”) in Malaysia, is an important herb commonly consumed as a raw vegetable that is well-known for its health benefits. Researchers in Malaysia have shown that the plant Cosmos caudatus Kunth contains chemicals that can lower blood glucose levels. These plant-based substances could[Read More…]
