Vitafoods Asia is a showcase of the latest ingredients, product developments and technology to shape the industry through science and innovation In 2019, Vitafoods Asia, a nutraceutical event, saw its attendance grow by 24% year-on-year as the event attracted 7,060 international visitors from 69 countries. The exhibition floor space increased by 30%[Read More…]
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Olam expands almond ingredients capacity by acquiring Hughson Nut
The acquisition of HNI is consistent with Olam’s Strategic Plan to offer differentiated solutions, such as ingredients and product innovation, and to target new customer segments in co-manufacturing, food service and e-commerce Global food and agri-business Olam International Limited (Olam), has announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to[Read More…]
Thai Union Group invests in alternative protein startup
Flying Spark raised investment from Thai Union to increase insect protein production Flying Spark Ltd., a FoodTech startup, and Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, headquartered in Thailand, are leveraging their expertise and capabilities to develop an important entry in the alternative protein market. Thai[Read More…]
Vinamilk expands presence in Chinese dairy market
All Vinamilk products comply with international standards and fulfill all requirements as regulated by Chinese laws Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) – one of the world’s 50 largest dairy companies – has officially localized its brand into Chinese called “Yuenamiao” – to effectively target Chinese consumers. “Vinamilk is committed to provide high quality source of nutrition[Read More…]
AIC becomes distribution partner for Panjin Hetian’s Organic offerings
AIC Named North American Distributor Of Organic Rice, Organic Brown Rice And Organic Pumpkin Seed Proteins Darren J. Birkelbach, President, AIC, announced that the company, a subsidiary of LLB Specialties, is now the North American distributor of Organic Rice Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein and Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, manufactured[Read More…]
Danone cements new health program in Thailand
To support inclusive diversity in the organisation, Danone is investing heavily in employee development programmes, including the Agile Organisation pilot initiative Danone, parent company of iconic brands such as Dumex, HiQ and Evian water, has announced an enhanced focus on employee well-being and engagement as part of its ’One Planet.[Read More…]
Singapore takes further measures on war against diabetes
The Ministry will introduce an advertising prohibition for the least healthy SSBs with the poorest label grade As part of the War on Diabetes, the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) held a public consultation, and looked widely, broadly, with different interest groups, to seek views on[Read More…]
AB InBev with IHCL to open microbreweries in India
This partnership is worth Rs. 150 crores, with plans to open 15 microbreweries over the next 5 years Anheuser Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s leading brewer has signed an agreement with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, to launch a premium chain of microbreweries within its marquee[Read More…]
DuPont to collaborate with BY-HEALTH for probiotics
Satisfying consumers’ growing demands for probiotics for everyday life DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced its intent to enter into a strategic collaboration with BY-HEALTH, a leading consumer health care company in China. The strategic collaboration would focus generally on research and development of probiotic dietary supplements with “new functions,[Read More…]
World Bank raises awareness for food loss in Japan
More than 800 million people around the world are suffering from hunger The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) has launched Sustainable Development Bonds totaling $500 million. The Norinchukin Bank, a national-level financial institution for agricultural, fishery and forestry cooperatives in Japan, is the sole[Read More…]