Has extensive experience as a global corporate executive The Barry Callebaut Group, Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2023. Vamsi Mohan Thati is succeeding Jo[Read More…]
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DHL opens facility in Australia offering cold chain services for high-quality meat and seafood
Opens facility in Brisbane to meet surging demand for perishable goods export DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, opens its newest facility in Brisbane, Australia to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export, with an investment of AU$17 million (11 million EUR)[Read More…]
Yakult introduces Nutri-Grade B drink in Singapore
The latest addition will be on shelves with a retail price of SG$ 3.70 per pack Yakult Singapore, a brand well-known for its premium probiotic cultured drinks, has launched its next biggest product, Yakult Gold. This new line of drinks catering to health-conscious consumers that are concerned about their sugar[Read More…]
Azelis strengthens food & nutrition footprint in Malaysia and Singapore
Providing access to a wider scope of innovative ingredients Belgium headquartered company Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Netherlands-based Corbion, a leading provider of lactic acid, lactates & derivatives and fermentation & preservation ingredients[Read More…]
Australia-led researchers create ‘out-of-this-world’ salad for astronauts
The effect of food on the mood of the astronauts was important to the project with colour, taste, texture, freshness and flavour also considered An international team of scientists has created a salad that contains ingredients that could be grown on spacecraft and provide optimum nutrition for astronauts heading into[Read More…]
Singapore extends nutri-grade label requirements to freshly prepared beverages
Must be graded A, B, C or D according to the Nutri-Grade grading system which is based on the beverages’ sugar and saturated fat content From end 2023, the Nutri-Grade labelling requirements and advertising prohibitions will be extended to freshly prepared beverages intended for sale at specified settings in Singapore.[Read More…]
Mars Wrigley China makes further progress in sustainable packaging innovation
Launches first package containing 100% rPET in a local chocolate brand – Cui Xiang Mi According to the 2022 Report on Chinese Consumers’ Recognition of rPET, issued by the China Food Information Center, 82% of respondents accepted the replacement of traditional plastics with rPET (recycled PET). Mars Wrigley China has taken a series[Read More…]
Tackling Singapore’s Food Security: Serving up Solutions for 2023
Achieving food security requires a whole-of-industry approach During the Singapore Budget 2023 announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of building a more resilient Singapore. From ensuring that supermarket shelves were well-stocked during the height of the pandemic to securing ample stock of frozen chicken during the Malaysia chicken[Read More…]
Synbio Tech Inc. & Cosmax Group to jointly expand South Korean probiotics market
Synbio Tech Inc. and Cosmax NBT, a subsidiary of COSMAX Group, have officially signed an exclusive cooperation agreement to launch Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 probiotic strain in South Korea, and announced that TWK10 has been approved as an Individual Health Functional Food certification by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea. Under[Read More…]
China-based food company Angel Yeast beefs up supply and innovation capabilities
Rapid growth of the yeast market is propelled by the roles of yeast in food and beverage products as a flavour enhancer and nutritional booster Guided by the latest customer insights and driven by its goal to offer healthy and sustainable yeast products for global customers, China-based food company Angel Yeast[Read More…]