pwc-hong-kong-signs-agreement-with-vitargent-for-food-safety

July 2, 2018 | China

PwC Hong Kong signs agreement with Vitargent for food safety

Vitargent is an award-winning biotechnology company specialising in product safety testing with its pioneering fish-embryo based toxicity testing technology. Backed by 10+ institutional investors and with input from its Scientific…
new-clinical-study-supports-astaxanthin-supplementation-for-skin-protection

July 2, 2018 | Japan

New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection

The new study published in the journal Nutrients, was conducted at the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Research Laboratories in the Research and Development management headquarters of the FUJIFILM Corp. in Kanagawa,…
grupo-bimbo-increases-presence-in-china

July 2, 2018 | China

Grupo Bimbo increases presence in China

Bimbo has now satisfied all customary closing conditions, including receiving regulatory approval, and can press ahead with integrating Mankattan into the rest of its business. Grupo Bimbo, Mexican multinational bakery product…
pef-technology-to-lift-food-processing-in-nz

June 29, 2018 | New Zealand

PEF technology to lift food processing in NZ

The electric field being pulsed through un-cut potatoes during processing alters their microstructure. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand are demonstrating the potential of a new technology…
aak-opens-new-innovation-centre-in-tokyo

June 27, 2018 | Japan

AAK opens new innovation centre in Tokyo

The new centre will allow the company to further strengthen its product development capabilities and customer development approach in the Japanese market. Functional ingredients and fats supplier AAK has further…
new-gar-video-series-of-the-palm-oil-sector-released

June 25, 2018 | Country

New GAR video series of the palm oil sector released

Improved nutrition, land stewardship, and community support are essential components of Golden Agri-Resources’ business  Singapore – Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has today unveiled the first in a series of new videos presenting…
otsuka-foods-explores-india-market-for-signature-curry

June 22, 2018 | Company News

Otsuka Foods explores India market for signature curry

Otsuka Foods India will hire local staff for research and development to improve its product lineup, including those for vegetarian consumers. Japan based Otsuka Foods has established Otsuka Foods India…
salmonella-scare-leads-to-recall-of-kelloggs-cereal

June 22, 2018 | Company News

Salmonella scare leads to recall of Kellogg’s cereal

The recall in Singapore came after Kellogg’s issued a global recall last Thursday. Singapore- Consumers in Singapore who have bought Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal are advised to dispose of the product…
wilmar-nus-joint-lab-to-drive-innovation-in-food-tech

June 21, 2018 | Academic

Wilmar-NUS joint lab to drive innovation in food-tech

Researchers at the WIL@NUS Corporate Laboratory will study how different combinations of food can alter absorption and metabolism in Asians, and ultimately prevent diseases or promote health and well-being. Asia’s…
coca-cola-opens-new-production-plant-in-china

June 18, 2018 | China

Coca-Cola opens new production plant in China

The new facility has received a gold certification of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Coca-Cola and Swire Group have inaugurated a new production plant in Yunnan, China, and…