Bella Pupa is made with 20% silkworm powder, and was created in collaboration with food and beverage think tank Mill Food Intelligence. Bugsolutely is set to release the world’s first snack product made with silkworm powder in China, and the brand claims that the snack is also the first edible[Read More…]
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Coca-Cola Amatil opens $165m AUD plant
The site will be the exclusive Australian bottling and distribution centre for Coke’s glass bottles and it will also make Amatil’s Australian dairy range, including its Barista Brothers drinks. The Premier of Queensland, the Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened a $165m expansion of the Coca-Cola Amatil bottling and warehouse[Read More…]
Israel, Singapore researchers reveal more about artificial sweeteners
It was observed that bacteria found in the digestive system, like E. coli, had a toxic response when exposed to concentrations of even only one mg/ml of the artificial sweeteners. A study led by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has[Read More…]
The Korea Ginseng Association announces local Korean Ginseng festivals’ schedule
These annual local Ginseng festivals provide an exciting opportunity to try out Korean Ginseng inspired recipes and foods, along with variety of programs and cultural events. The Korea Ginseng Association has announced schedules of local Korean Ginseng festivals that will be held in many cities in Korea in October. In Korea, 16[Read More…]
Fuji Oil strengthens position with new entity
Fuji Europe Africa BV will be responsible for creating new businesses based on its portfolio of plant-based solutions, including ingredients for meat analogs and highly functional ingredients. Japan’s Fuji Oil Group has announced the establishment of Fuji Europe Africa BV in the Netherlands as part of its mission to create[Read More…]
Arjuna rebrands its all-natural turmeric extract
The unique composition of Curcugreen comprises of curcuminoids and essential oil of turmeric which increases free-curcumin bioavailability and provides multifaceted health benefits. This composition has proven synergistic activity. This is a whole-food ingredient, clean, natural, and safe to use. Arjuna Natural Ltd., India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of standardized botanical[Read More…]
Researchers show anti-diabetic properties for Malaysian herb
Cosmos caudatus, known as Ulam raja (“King’s Salad”) in Malaysia, is an important herb commonly consumed as a raw vegetable that is well-known for its health benefits. Researchers in Malaysia have shown that the plant Cosmos caudatus Kunth contains chemicals that can lower blood glucose levels. These plant-based substances could[Read More…]
Lycopene’s antioxidative powers on show at HI Japan
In a scientific presentation, the global wellness company will highlight the antioxidative properties of lycopene and other carotenoids. Lycored will showcase the oxidative stress-busting powers of lycopene at Health Ingredients Japan (3-5 October in Tokyo). In a scientific presentation, the global wellness company will highlight the antioxidative properties of lycopene[Read More…]
AAK opens new customer innovation centre in Singapore
It aims to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. AAK has opened a new customer innovation centre in Singapore as it aims to further strengthen its capabilities and customer co-development approach in Southeast Asia. The facility is located at Biopolis, an integrated research and development[Read More…]
Nestle launches its Scholarship 2019
At the site, Nestle officially announced “Nestle Farmer Children Scholarship” 2019 to escort the young people into the new school year On Sept. 21, the occasion of World Coffee Day, Nescafe, the world’s leading coffee brand, also celebrates its 80th anniversary. Puer farmers, government representatives and Nestle employee representatives from all around China gathered at the[Read More…]