Scottish food boss suggests UK obesity strategy won’t work
The head of Scotland’s food regulator has claimed that the UK’s childhood obesity strategy doesn’t go far enough.
Archives for August 30, 2016
Crisis point for South African poultry industry
The South African poultry sector is in crisis, according to RCL Foods which has posted extensive losses for its poultry division over the past 12 months.
Dolce consortium to develop 'mystery' natural sweeteners
French ingredient supplier Roquette has teamed up with a German biotech company and a natural product specialist to develop and bring to market natural sweeteners and sweetness enhancers.
France calls for an end to TTIP talks
The French trade minister said yesterday France wants to end TTIP negotiations, his German counterpart has said the talks have “de facto failed” and the deal’s biggest supporter, Britain, has voted to leave the EU. Is TTIP over before it even started?
Chinese plant protein drinks grow as manufacturers look beyond soy
Manufacturers in China should be looking at moving past traditional soy-based drinks by incorporating multiple types of plant protein in functional beverages, says Mintel.
Natural sweetener brazzein more ‘commercially viable’ thanks to Korean research
Using yeast to churn out the fruit protein brazzein could enhance its commercial potential as a low calorie sweetener and aid the fight against obesity and diabetes, according to studies taking place in Korea.
WutsupBaby’s line of infant and quinoa toddler cereals to cross the Pacific
Quinoa is what’s up in WutsupBaby’s line of infant and toddler cereals. It has won over East Asian consumers, reflected by its 10% revenue increase in the past 10 months. Now, the California-based company is ready to sell stateside.
CP Foods to tackle slavery in the broiler industry
Thai broiler operator CP Foods has set out to raise industry standards with the implementation of the Good Labour Policy (GLP) for Poultry Farm and Hatchery in Thailand.
Fonterra cuts time to get UHT products to China by two-thirds
Fonterra’s project to align and enhance its supply chain from New Zealand to mainland China has seen a reduction in the time it takes to get UHT products to market from more than 100 days to 34.
Technology plays role in strengthening Asia's food safety and security
Recent advances in information and communication technology have been leading to substantial improvements in agricultural production and food safety in Asia and the Pacific.
Growth spurt for spirulina extracts as more formulators opt for natural blue food colors
There has been a noticeable upswing in demand for spirulina extract over the past 12-18 months as more big CPG brands have embarked on clean-label drives and more formulators have added the natural blue food color to their toolbox following regulatory...
Algae special edition
Curious about algal production? Here’s a glimpse of the technology
We talk with president and CEO of microalgae ingredient company Cyanotech, Gerald R. Cysewski, to get the basics of algae production.
Beta-glucan from algae: ‘It’s a simpler, more bioavailable, and better priced product’
The dietary supplement space is showing a lot of interest in algal-derived beta-glucan, and functional foods are next, says the CSO of Algal Scientific Corporation.
Sample6 pathogen detection system gets funding boost
Sample6 has closed a $12.7m Series C funding round to help scale-up commercialization of its pathogen detection system.
Arla increases focus on beverage market, eying up opportunity for milk-based drinks
Global dairy company Arla has announced it will triple its business in the beverage market, saying it can challenge the soft drinks market with healthier milk-based alternatives.
Study reveals caffeine’s link to preventing memory problems
Researchers have uncovered a direct link between caffeine-binding receptors in the brain and age-related memory problems, suggesting that caffeine may help reverse memory deficits.
Australia
Regulator warns of weight-loss supplements containing banned pharma
Australia's medicines regulator has renewed warnings of the dangers of buying weight-loss supplements from unknown overseas websites.
Beliefs on food origins and production have big say on taste, according to study
Origins of meat and how it was raised determines how good it tastes, a study by US researchers has concluded.
China aids exports to Iraq
One of America’s biggest poultry firms has secured exports to Iraq – thanks to help from China.
Special edition: The infinite potential of algae
Spirulina’s bright future rests on protein, health, and quality: Experts
As Americans move towards meat alternatives, demand for protein-rich Spirulina will increase, but quality standards need to weed out the not-so-clean sources, say leading producers.
Parties clash over Welch's 'made with real fruit' fruit snack label claims
Reasonable consumers may well be misled by the packaging of Welch’s fruit snacks, a magistrate judge has concluded, prompting a lengthy rebuttal from the defendants in court documents filed this month.
ICT making food safety advances possible - FAO
Advances in information and communication technology (ICT) are leading to improvements in food security and safety in Asia and the Pacific, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
NutraIngredients-Asia launched to shine the spotlight on industry across the region
Welcome to NutraIngredients-Asia.com, the home of authoritative and independent news and insights about the nutrition, health and dietary supplements industry in Asia Pacific.
a2 Milk Company to expand nutritional range amid soaring infant formula sales
New Zealand’s a2 Milk Company has signalled its intention to branch out from infant formula into a broader range of dairy-based nutritional products – with the burgeoning China market very much in its sights.
Czech meat processors invest to expand output capacities
With the aim of raising their meat processing and packaging capacities, two Czech meat processors have unveiled investments of a total of CZK90 million (€3.4 million).
Tecan to acquire SPEware Corporation for $50m
The Tecan Group has acquired a provider of mass spectrometry sample preparation systems with a focus on the North American market.