Minor Food Group praise for committing to use only cage-free eggs and egg ingredients in all of its restaurants worldwide. Minor Food Group, one of Asia’s largest restaurant groups with over 2,200 outlets operating in 27 countries, won praise from animal protection non-profit Lever Foundation for committing to use only cage-free eggs[Read More…]
Nutrition
Chr. Hansen launches starter culture for plant-based yogurts
Chr. Hansen launches VEGA™ which is an exciting new innovation; a choice of starter cultures that can differentially drive flavor and texture in plant-based yogurts. Chr. Hansen launches VEGA™ Culture Kit specifically developed for fermented plant bases The VEGA™ Culture Kit is comprised of customizable starter cultures, probiotics and bioprotective strains. With[Read More…]
New tool by DSM will sustain animal protein production
Sustell™ is a global service, built on validated protocols, calculation methodologies and proven processes that meet international standards. DSM has developed Sustell™ together with Blonk, a recognized independent expert and leader in Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and sustainability performance in the food and agriculture fields. Sustell™ – a first-of-its-kind intelligent[Read More…]
Azelis expands presence in China’s food & health market
Announces a new distribution agreement with Roquette Azelis has increased the scope of its distribution agreement with Roquette for their food product range in China. Azelis has a long-standing relationship with Roquette and this new partnership strengthens Azelis’ lateral value chain and expands its significant presence in the food &[Read More…]
BENEO’s Orafti®Synergy1 reduces infection duration in infants
A recently published study from an EU-funded projecti demonstrates that the prebiotic enrichment of infant formula milk with oligofructose-enriched inulin (Orafti®Synergy1) reduces the duration of infections in the first year of a baby’s life. The study is part of the EARNESTii project (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up of Efficacy[Read More…]
Singaporean firm develops micro-algae-based milk
Groundbreaking micro-algae formula eliminates allergies while providing complete nutrition Sophie’s Bionutrients, a Singapore-based next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has announced that it has developed the world’s first-ever micro-algae-based milk that promises to eliminate allergies making it safe for consumption for people with lactose intolerance. The milk alternative dairy replacement[Read More…]
Comvita unveils special reserve UMF 25+ Manuka Honey
The Special Reserve UMF 25+ product will retail for NZD$645 New Zealand based Comvita, the global leader in Manuka Honey, has recently launched its limited-edition Special Reserve UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+) Manuka Honey, carefully collecting some of the world’s rarest honey to create a moment of delicious pleasure that connects[Read More…]
unMEAT ready to give established brands run for money
New York Restauranteur flips first hometown burger on its way to grocery and foodservice UnMEAT, the newest 100% plant-based burger, proclaims the next meat-flavored burger may be more unbelievable than the category’s predecessors. unMEAT launched from Century Pacific Food, Inc., an established global food brand based in the Philippines with[Read More…]
Dole launches ‘Sunshine for All Fund’ to close gaps on good nutrition
Dole recognizes the need for collaboration with like-minded partners to join in the fight against food injustice around the world Dole Asia Holdings and its subsidiaries are focusing on both global awareness and immediate action with the launch of its Sunshine for All Fund, a $2 million annual fund that will support global strategic[Read More…]
UN report shows daunting figures regarding health & nutrition in APAC
A nutritionally sufficient diet tends to cost Rs 145-220 ($2 to $3) per day in most countries, poor or richer but is more expensive in South Korea and Japan According to a recent United Nations report, around 3 billion people across the globe cannot afford a healthy diet; 1.9 billion[Read More…]
