This is the first time that a new botanical drug developed in Hong Kong was authorised to conduct a clinical trial in the US The Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development (CDD) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has made significant progress in developing novel Chinese medicine for treating[Read More…]
R & D
Sugary drinks tax prevents decay and increases health equity: study
The study demonstrates a 20 per cent tax is cost-effective to prevent dental caries and is likely to increase health equity because the cost-savings and health benefits occur for populations from lower socioeconomic advantage A national Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than 500,000 dental cavities and increase[Read More…]
Vitafoods Asia 2023, Leading Dietary Supplements & Ingredients Show to unravel in Bangkok
Co-located with Fi Asia the event will host nutraceutical leaders and innovators from 20 – 22 September 2023 Vitafoods Asia 2023, Asia’s Leading DietarySupplements & Ingredients Show is scheduled form 20 – 22 September 2023 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, co-located with Fi Asia. VitafoodsAsia[Read More…]
Australia uses mushrooms for developing sustainable solution to plastics
Mushroom derived material emerging as alternative to plastics Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics. Their work presents an approach for growing sustainable myco-materials – a mixture[Read More…]
Chula has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers
Chulalongkorn University‘s Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers Noodle lovers, pasta is one popular item with its chewy yet soft texture and delicious taste. However, not everyone can fully enjoy pasta due to intolerance to gluten for some— a type of protein[Read More…]
Global first as KitKat is wrapped in paper packaging
Australia’s number one chocolate bar KitKat has announced its first ever trial of innovative new paper packaging on fan favourite KitKat four-finger 45g. In an exclusive trial with Coles Supermarkets across Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, consumers can now buy KitKat bars featuring the paper wrapper for a limited time. More than a[Read More…]
Next Meats focuses on delivering the best-tasting plant-based products to ensure a better future in Tokyo
In 2023, Next Meats Co., Ltd. and group company Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. Launched Vegan Foie Gras, Vegan Caviar, and shelf stable Next Meats products to the plant-based markets in North America. NEXT MEATS Co., Ltd. a Japanese subsidiary of NEXT MEATS Holdings, Inc. is Tokyo based food-tech venture company that has devoted[Read More…]
Dr. Foods, Inc. and ImpacFat Pte. Ltd. announced their collaboration to advance development of alternative protein products in Japan and Singapore.
Next Meats is a food-tech venture company based in Tokyo that specialises in the R&D of alternative meat products, with a strong focus on sustainability. The significance of this collaboration lies in the fact that their combined expertise will propel the speedy development of Next Meats’ next generation of products such as[Read More…]
IFPRI Published Pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing excess deaths
The study, published on Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to quantify the toll of insufficient wild (animal) pollinators on human health. “A critical missing piece in the biodiversity discussion has been a lack of direct linkages to human health. This research establishes that loss of pollinators is already impacting health on a[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut’s multi-year expansion of its Canadian factory will total USD 100 million
The investment includes liquid and molding lines as well as enhanced dairy-free production capabilities Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the next phase of the expansion of its Chatham factory in Ontario, Canada. The multi-year expansion started in 2018, with an initial investment[Read More…]
