sanyuan-and-fosun-to-acquire-st-hubert-management

August 1, 2017 | China

Sanyuan and Fosun to acquire St- Hubert management

The proposed acquisition introduces healthy and innovative foods into China and is aligned with the government’s policy to support and drive technological innovation. Beijing Sanyuan Foods Co. and Fosun Group…
thailand-introduces-new-sugar-tax

August 1, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Thailand introduces new sugar tax

Though no tax has been specified yet, it will be based on how much sugar a drink contains. Thailand will phase in a sugar tax over six years in a…
singapore-and-south-australia-collaborate-for-functional-food-innovation

July 26, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore and South Australia collaborate for functional food innovation

The two organization have signed a MoU to promote business and share understanding. Singapore’s government enterprise body SPRING is joining forces with economic development agency Primary Industries and Regions South…
ecolab-plans-to-expand-food-business

July 17, 2017 | China

Ecolab plans to expand food business

The company is planning to set up a production base in northern China, but no specific city has yet been shortlisted. Shanghai-based Ecolab China is planning to expand its food…
national-4-h-council-and-subway-launch-4-h-sundays-at-subway-to-promote-healthy-living

July 11, 2017 | Country

National 4-H Council and Subway Launch “4-H Sundays at Subway” to Promote Healthy Living

Visit your local Subway to enjoy a meal and support local 4-H Healthy Living programs. Every year, 4-Hers’s (US’s youth development organization) across the country lead community programs to promote…
thailand-gears-up-for-food-production-to-serve-the-world

June 30, 2017 | Thailand

Thailand Gears Up for Food Production to Serve the World

“Thailand 4.0” economic model offers generous incentives and tax exemptions to high tech companies that set up advanced manufacturing facilities in the country — including agro-processing and food for the…
singapore-to-host-vitafoods-asia-on-sept-5-6

June 29, 2017 | Singapore

Singapore to host Vitafoods Asia on Sept 5-6

Vitafoods Asia, the event dedicated to the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplement industries in Asia, announced the agenda for its 2017 Conference Programme. Vitafoods Asia, the event dedicated…
nus-researchers-create-a-healthy-beer

June 29, 2017 | Science News

NUS researchers create a healthy beer

This new specialty beer incorporates the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei L26, which was first isolated from human intestines and has the ability to neutralize toxins and viruses, as well as…
chinese-researchers-develop-engineered-rice

June 28, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers develop engineered rice

The resulting purple endosperm rice holds potential for decreasing the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic disorders. Researchers in China have developed a genetic engineering approach…
antioxidant-boost-by-tibetan-kefir-grains

June 22, 2017 | China

Antioxidant boost by Tibetan Kefir grains

Measures to identify and develop the antioxidant abilities of probiotics would continue to be thoroughly investigated. The probiotic strain L. plantarum MA2 from traditional Tibetan kefir grains has significant antioxidant…