Final nutrition fortifier approval of Aequival 2’-FL will mean FrieslandCampina Ingredients will soon become the only provider of both human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) in China Manufacturers of tot formula in China will soon be able to access a unique range of prebiotic ingredients, following the approval of FrieslandCampina[Read More…]
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FSANZ call for comment on human-identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products
FSANZ’s safety assessment concluded there were no public health and safety concerns associated with the application Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human-identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products.[Read More…]
Telangana opens first cold chain Centre of Excellence
The University of Birmingham and industry partners like Carrier are supporting the effort K T Rama Rao, the Minister of IT and Industries of Telangana called for ideas to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable cooling systems. He inaugurated the Telangana Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain,[Read More…]
UAE announces 500 Mn dirhams boost for food purchases
The ministry team successfully secured the supply of food and agricultural products from national farms, amounting to AED 500 million over five years Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, witnessed the signing of a deal facilitated by the National Farm Sustainability Initiative (NFSI) Task Force. The[Read More…]
World Coffee Conference to be held in Bengaluru India
For the first time, Asia will host the Coffee conference The 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) 2023 has been announced by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), in partnership with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, and the coffee industry. The[Read More…]
USDA and co-operators boost reduction and re-utilisation of food waste in Asia
The Forum shared practical success cases in the reduction and re-utilisation of FLW worldwide The Food Waste Reduction and Nutrient Recycling Technology Forum was held at Park Hyatt Hotel in Guangzhou, China to introduce US efforts toward the reduction of food loss and waste (FLW) to interested colleagues in China. In addition,[Read More…]
UAE’s Ajman Tourism organises Liwa Ajman dates and honey festival 2023
The Mazayna Dates competition is one of the highlights, where the best dates will be showcased and rewarded The Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival, organised by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), is back for its eighth edition. This cultural and agricultural event will span four days, from[Read More…]
CP Foods collaborates with TGO experts to supply low-carbon products in Thailand
TGO experts assist suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire supply chain Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is collaborating with its suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized suppliers, to reduce the carbon footprint of the products by sharing knowledge from Thailand Greenhouse Gas Organisation (TGO) experts to pave the[Read More…]
Singapore Food Agency seizes 600kg of illegally imported food
Seized food includes pork, chicken, beef, duck and fish products from Thailand The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has seized over 600kg of illegally imported food from Thailand, following raids conducted at various food retail establishments across Singapore. According to SFA, during raids conducted at eight food retail establishments across Singapore,[Read More…]
Indian firm Reliance inks strategic partnership with Sri Lankan biscuit brand Maliban
Partnership to enable access to globally recognised product portfolio Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian firm Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), has announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka headquartered Maliban Biscuit Manufactories. Maliban, a heritage brand and household name in[Read More…]
