kirin-mitsui-to-acquire-stake-in-supplement-firm

July 10, 2018 | Finance

Kirin, Mitsui to acquire stake in supplement firm

The two Japanese companies will own 40 percent each of New York-based Thorne through the investment expected to total over ¥5 billion each. Beverage group Kirin Holdings Co. and trading…
agilent-ntu-to-develop-water-testing-technology

July 9, 2018 | Science News

Agilent, NTU to develop water testing technology

Under a memorandum of understanding, the two organizations have agreed to address persistent and emerging contaminants in water. Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that it will collaborate with the Nanyang…
bell-flavors-fragrances-to-set-centres-in-indonesia-thailand

July 5, 2018 | Company News

Bell Flavors & Fragrances to set centres in Indonesia, Thailand

This move marks its commitment to the region by utilising local sales and marketing intelligence to better assist customers and capture consumer preferences more accurately. Bell Flavors & Fragrances has…
breadtalk-to-set-expansion-in-china-through-stake-acquisition

July 4, 2018 | China

BreadTalk to set expansion in China through stake acquisition

The tripartite alliance is expected to leverage on Pindao in sourcing strategic locations in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.  Singapore- BreadTalk Group-Pindao Venture (BTG-Pindao) will acquire 90% of diner Song Fa (SF).…
dairy-company-beingmate-appoints-new-general-manager

July 3, 2018 | China

Dairy company Beingmate appoints new general manager

Bao Xiufei joins Beingmate from the Chinese business of Dutch dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina. Chinese milk powder manufacturer Beingmate has appointed a new general manager, a move welcomed by minority…
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…