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Review of the year
Asia-Pacific in 2014: A year of scandals, soul searching and success
The last 12 months have been turbulent for much of Asia-Pacific's food industry, with regulations, laws, markets and partnerships continuing to develop in the latest step in the region's economic development.To mark a fascinating year for everyone involved in the region's food industry, we have taken a look at the...
Festive Film
Happy Holidays 2014 from William Reed Business Media!
The holidays are fast upon us, so let’s put ‘business’ to one side and get into the festive mood. To keep in the spirit of things, we’ve got a ‘gift’ for you – enjoy. Happy Holidays!
Japan
Japanese ‘mega potato’ wiped out by McDonald’s' Far East spud shortage
McDonald’s customers in Japan are facing life with smaller fry portions to go with their red snow crab croquette burgers as the company attempts to sort out problems with the potato supply chain that links its two biggest markets.
Soapbox
Finding right omega 3 and 6 ratio is key to protecting cell membranes
While many people are eager to rid themselves of as much fat as possible, there is still one part of the body really should contain a large quantity of it. Indeed, over 60% of the dry weight of the brain is made up of fats.
Australia
Trade groups back recommendation for extension to recycling programme
An alliance of Australian trade associations has welcomed the findings of a Council of Australian Governments (Coag) report that recommends the introduction of an industry-led national recycling and anti-litter programme, while rejecting an “unaffordable” A$8bn (US$6.5bn) alternative container deposit scheme.
News in brief
USP talks food fraud with Chinese Ministry of Agriculture
US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) laboratories has held a workshop with scientists from the China’s Ministry of Agriculture to highlight efforts on risk assessment and food quality.
Looking back on 2014: How did we do with last year’s predictions?
As 2014 draws to a close, let’s take a minute to look back and ask, how accurate was our forecast for the year? FoodNavigator looks back at its trend predictions for 2014.
The 10 key events of 2014… Our editors' selections
As we enter the twilight days of 2014 the editors of NutraIngredients-USA become a reflective bunch. A lot of things happened this year, and here is our top 10 of most important events of 2014…
From 'all-natural' claims to GMO labeling: The food litigation trends we're watching in 2015
With class action lawsuits still filed almost weekly over 'all-natural' claims, the Supreme Court casting a slide rule over Coca-Cola’s juice labels, and all eyes on Vermont as the legal row over GMO labeling heats up, 2014 was another bumper year for lawyers. FoodNavigator-USA takes a look at some of...
Global Industry News
Associations’ 2014 takeaways on politics, consumer outreach and personalized medicine
from NutraIngredients-USA.com
Topics
Spotlight
  AustraliaFruit could lower risk of depression in womenWomen who eat fewer than two serves of fruit a day face a greater risk of developing... |
 IndiaQuarter of all milk adulterated, minister promises more effective lawsMore than a quarter of all samples of milk taken across India are adulterated, the country’s health... |
 New ZealandHigh-fibre diet improves lung health in smokersAuckland University researchers have found that a diet that is high in fibre helps reduce harmful inflammation... |
 Investigation‘Fatally flawed’ review puts Aus research council’s methods in doubtThe methods of Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council have been panned after expert opinion branded... |
 AnalysisAus-NZ regulator paves the way for GM corn approvalHaving assured consumers that food derived from a genetically modified corn strain poses no health concerns, the... |
  Trends for 2015: Asia's mixed bagInfant food manufacturers will be celebrating in China as the impact of this year's loosening of the... |
 SoapboxEnd-of-year health check for complementary medicines industryReflecting on the year that has passed, it is surprising how much has changed in the complementary... |
 MalaysiaDiabetic 'health honey' a reality thanks to nanotechnology and steviaA new hybridised pollen, developed by a former Nasa scientist, can be fed to bees to create... |
 AnalysisMalaysia's $72m 'Beef Valley' plan results in just 20 head of cattleIt was meant to be Malaysia’s Beef Valley, but now it’s not even Beef Alley, according to... |
 New Zealand30% of NZ baby food contains pesticide residuesNew Zealand baby food contains nearly 800 times more pesticides than baby food in Europe, according to... |
