July 31, 2023 | India

Indian Government launches plantation drive for oil palm cultivation under National Mission for Edible Oils

Three major oil palm processing companies, Patanjali Food Pvt. Ltd., Godrej Agrovet, and 3F, are actively promoting and participating with farmers The Indian Government has launched the National Mission for…

July 31, 2023 | Australia

Australia’s donor breast milk trial shares $73 million in funding

The grant aims to study the advantages of using pasteurised donor human milk (donor milk) versus infant formula for pre-term babies when maternal breast milk is not readily available Researchers…

July 28, 2023 | Food

SFA lifts suspension on Nosh Cuisine

In a joint statement with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the SFA said that Nosh Cuisine had implemented the measures required by the agency Nosh Cuisine, a food caterer in…

July 28, 2023 | Awards

Yili’s Thai subsidiary Cremo ice-cream wins Best Thai FDA Quality Award

The Thai FDA Quality Award evaluation is organised by the Thai Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Public Health, to recognise outstanding enterprises that produce pro-health products, comply…

July 28, 2023 | Beverages

China’s MEIJIAN conquers Canada with Eastern flavours

MEIJIAN has crossed thousands of miles to reach North America, bringing green plums nurtured in misty mountains to the dining tables of overseas friends and the Chinese diaspora Chinese brand MEIJIAN…

July 28, 2023 | Beverages

Singapore’s Re.juve launches cold pressed almond milk range

Re.juve’s Almond Milk stands apart in its category with a remarkable 18 per cent almond content, which is up to nine times more than popular brands that offer only 2…

July 27, 2023 | China

USDA and co-operators boost reduction and re-utilisation of food waste in Asia

The Forum shared practical success cases in the reduction and re-utilisation of FLW worldwide The Food Waste Reduction and Nutrient Recycling Technology Forum was held at Park Hyatt Hotel in Guangzhou,…

July 27, 2023 | Company News

Kerry’s chicken stocks earn Upcycled certification

Now these stocks can be marketed as officially certified upcycled base ingredients for use in retail broths, savoury soups, poultry and red meat applications Kerry’s chicken stock base is the…

July 27, 2023 | Academic

HKBU develops novel Chinese medicine for constipation authorised by U.S. FDA 

This is the first time that a new botanical drug developed in Hong Kong was authorised to conduct a clinical trial in the US The Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine…

July 27, 2023 | Academic

Sugary drinks tax prevents decay and increases health equity: study

The study demonstrates a 20 per cent tax is cost-effective to prevent dental caries and is likely to increase health equity because the cost-savings and health benefits occur for populations…