Animal tests show an increased release of cholesterol in feces and secretion of bile acid in the small intestine. World Institute of Kimchi, which discovers and promotes kimchi’s scientific excellence, announces that the results of an animal test showed that lactic acid bacteria isolated from kimchi (a probiotic) significantly reduced[Read More…]
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CO-RO invests in Asia through Chinese acquisition
By the acquisition of the Chinese company JKD, the soft drink specialist CO-RO significantly reinforces its market position in China. In China, the Danish soft drink specialist CO-RO has recently acquired the majority shareholding in Golden Creation Trade Co. Limited, also trading as JKD. The acquisition of JKD is a[Read More…]
South Korea to use blockchain for beef supply management
The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. South Korea has announced a blockchain technology pilot aimed at tracking beef through the entire food supply chain. The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of[Read More…]
Feihe Dairy to digitalize complete value chain with Siemens
With Siemens’ leading digital innovation platform and industry expertise, this cooperation can help Feihe Dairy to realize its digitalization strategy and set a benchmark for digital innovation in the Chinese dairy industry. Siemens PLM Software and Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement focusing on the digitalization[Read More…]
Hi-tech Pharmaceuticals forms JV with Chinese Conglomerate
Shanghai Hi-Tech Nutraceuticals based in Pennsylvania will feature Hi-Tech’s innovative, proprietary Cyclosome technology and its high absorption ingredients at several upcoming trade shows throughout the United States. Shanghai Hi-Tech Nutraceuticals is a Joint Venture principally owned by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals and Genomix Scientific, a global R&D and Manufacturing firm formed to[Read More…]
Ecozen wins Rabobank Food Loss Challenge Asia
The company is enabling the farm-to-fork movement of perishables by providing solar-based cold rooms at the farm level. Indian start-up Ecozen Solutions has won the inaugural Rabobank Food Loss Challenge Asia, which was launched to highlight agri-tech solutions to the growing global problem of food loss and wastage from farm-to-market.[Read More…]
CJ Cheiljedang to buy US firm Schwan’s
The transaction will include 80 percent of Schwan’s Company and specific subsidiaries that focus on foods sold in retail and grocery channels and food-service venues. Schwan’s Company, a leading U.S. food business, has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake of the company to CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ), of Seoul,[Read More…]
Tackling the silent killer with a low glycaemic diet
The diabetes epidemic is especially rampant in Asia Pacific and governments in the region have ramped up efforts to promote healthier and more nutritious eating habits. Singapore – Held every year in November, World Diabetes Day sees events around the globe that highlight efforts to prevent and manage diabetes. More[Read More…]
Personalised nutrition should be race-specific
The digestive health industry stands at approximately US$1 billion according to SPINS data, with popular ingredients such as probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes making up a significant portion of the market. As people turn to remedies to improve their digestive health, many ingredients and delivery formats are being offered to[Read More…]
A healthy diet has mental health and memory function benefits, shows a research
Our tendency to reach for convenience foods, as opposed to the balanced diet, is resulting in many of us not meeting basic dietary requirements and a nation soaring in diet related health issues ranging from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and stroke and mental health a recent addition. Current[Read More…]
