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…
new-technology-for-food-testing

June 20, 2017 | Company News

New technology for food testing

The Tempo system is developed by bioMerieux, a French manufacturer of tests that detect diseases, infection or contamination. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the food industry can look forward to…
coca-cola-to-invest-1-7b-in-indian-agri-ecosystem

June 7, 2017 | India

Coca-Cola to invest $1.7b in Indian Agri Ecosystem

The Coca-Cola Company, its bottling partners and its fruit suppliers and processors in India, will contribute $1.7 billion and more in the agri ecosystem of the country over the next…
bifidobacterium-lactis-hn019-recorded-for-foods-with-function-claims-in-japan

June 1, 2017 | Company News

Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan

Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 recorded for foods with function claims in Japan Food products containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 from the DuPont Danisco range have recently been recorded with the Consumer Affairs…
yum-china-ranked-as-top-restaurant-business-in-china-by-cca

May 31, 2017 | China

Yum China ranked as top restaurant business in China by CCA

Yum China ranked as top restaurant business in China by CCA Yum China Holdings, Inc. was recently recognized as the top restaurant operator on the 100 Leading China Restaurant Businesses…
cargill-launches-oilseed-plant-in-northern-china

May 30, 2017 | China

Cargill launches oilseed plant in northern China

The plant covers 21,000 sq m in the Bohai New Development Area, which is the largest national economic development zone along China’s east coast. Cargill, New Hope Group and Hebei…
yum-china-buys-majority-stake-in-daojia

May 30, 2017 | China

Yum China buys majority stake in Daojia

Terms of the deal to buy the majority stake in the holding company of DAOJIA.com.cn were not disclosed, though details will be finalised by the close of May. Yum China…
indiedish-announced-as-winner-at-echelon-thailand-2017

May 30, 2017 | Start-ups

IndieDish announced as winner at Echelon Thailand 2017

IndieDish optimises its logistics algorithm by using a pre-order system. IndieDish was announced winner of the TOP 100 Fight Club Thailand at Echelon Thailand 2017, an enriching two-day tech conference…