cfs-bans-chicken-and-egg-import-from-free-state

October 11, 2017 | China

CFS bans chicken and egg import from Free State

The CFS has contacted South African authorities over the issue and will closely monitor the information issued about avian flu. China’s Food Safety (CFS) authority has banned the import of…
japanese-rice-to-enter-singapore-market

October 6, 2017 | Company News

Japanese rice to enter Singapore market

The grains are aged for six months to enhance texture and flavour, before being milled. A brand of Japanese rice, which touts itself as the world’s most expensive rice, will…
india-gearing-up-to-join-hands-with-american-food-processing-companies

October 3, 2017 | Country

India gearing up to join hands with American Food Processing Companies

India gearing up to join hands with American Food Processing Companies A high-level Indian delegation is visiting the US to forge partnership with America’s food processing sector to bring the…
china-pushes-back-food-import-policy

September 28, 2017 | China

China pushes back food import policy

China has delayed enforcing sweeping new controls on food import. China’s new control policy on food import is at a backfire as countries like the United States, Europe and other…
vitafoods-asia-2017-positive-first-run-in-singapore

September 27, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Vitafoods Asia 2017 – Positive First Run in Singapore

The only dedicated nutraceutical event in Asia took place on 5-6 September in its new Singapore location at Marina Bay Sands. Vitafoods Asia 2017, the only dedicated nutraceutical event in…
researchers-in-singapore-to-develop-healthier-food

September 26, 2017 | Nutrition

Researchers in Singapore to develop healthier food

It is the first time HPB and the Food Innovation & Resource Centre (FIRC) are collaborating to develop a healthier staple food and offering it to all food manufacturers. A…
keventer-agro-plans-expansion-in-north-east-india

September 26, 2017 | Company News

Keventer Agro plans expansion in north east India

Plans are also afoot to diversify its product basket by having value-added offerings like curd and yoghurt. Kolkata-based Keventer Agro Ltd, a group outfit of the Rs. 1,800-crore Keventer Group,…
ifc-plans-25-m-investment-in-jiahe-foods

September 26, 2017 | China

IFC plans $25 M investment in Jiahe Foods

Jiahe Foods is planning to invest in upgrading its non-dairy creamer production lines and setting up an R&D centre, a freeze-dry coffee facility and a modern warehouse. The International Finance…
tackling-food-waste-grand-hyatt-singapore-saves-100000-a-year-just-by-managing-its-waste

September 21, 2017 | Singapore

Tackling food waste: Grand Hyatt, Singapore saves $100,000 a year, just by managing its waste

With the installation of a 1,000-litre digester machine, enabled by the Biomax’s proprietary Rapid Thermophilic Digestion Technology, Grand Hyatt Singapore is now able to convert 100% of its food waste…
china-to-make-food-investment-in-dubai

September 21, 2017 | China

China to make food investment in Dubai

The strategic agreement will consolidate China’s stake in the burgeoning Middle East food industry and expand bilateral relations further. Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialised zone dedicated to…