September 6, 2024 | Australia

CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub

The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch…

September 6, 2024 | Academic

Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at NSU

Backed by $30Mn from the Bezos Earth Fund, the centre aims to revolutionise sustainable protein research and commercialisation in Asia The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was launched today,…

September 6, 2024 | Company News

Lallemand inaugurates new research and development laboratories

This significant expansion enhances its interdisciplinary research and development capabilities at the Blagnac and Beauzelle sites Lallemand announces the inauguration of its new laboratories in France, increasing its capacity by…

September 5, 2024 | Beverages

Fonterra to invest $150 Mn in New Zealand

Fonterra has a thriving food service business in Asia where demand is growing by integrating dairy into traditional foods such as laksa and milk tea Fonterra is set to invest…

September 5, 2024 | Company News

CJ Foods launches nutrient-rich o-right tempeh chips

Made from Indonesian fermented food, the high protein chips come in four flavours: K-BBQ, Kimchi, Sriracha, and Truffle & Cheese CJ Foods has announced the launch of its new high-protein…

September 5, 2024 | Company News

Samyang Corporation establishes Korea’s allulose production facility

Largest allulose production capacity in Korea; aims to double speciality product revenue share by 2030 Samyang Corporation has completed the construction of Korea’s largest allulose plant and is accelerating its…

September 5, 2024 | Australia

Wine Australia appoints Dr Paul Smith as General Manager, Research & Innovation

Dr Smith was Wine Australia’s Senior Research & Innovation Program Manager and replaces Dr Liz Waters Wine Australia has announced the promotion of Dr Paul Smith to General Manager, Research…

September 5, 2024 | Opinion

Unlocking Healthy Aging: How Functional Ingredients Support Wellness at Every Life Stage

Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific Indonesia is the fourth most populous city in the world. It is also home to an ageing population — where the elderly account…

August 30, 2024 | Europe

UK invests £15Mn to commercialise alternative proteins

The new centre, hosted by the University of Leeds and co-led with the James Hutton Institute, the University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London The UK government is investing £15 million in an innovation hub to accelerate…

August 30, 2024 | Beverages

Japan’s Suntory Hakushu Distillery completes renewal

The company will introduce floor malting and yeast cultivation processes at Hakushu Distillery Japan’s Suntory Spirits announced that its Hakushu Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture will complete the distillery renewal in September 2024.…