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Big Food: Data protection a headache for Indian functional food makers
The fear of Intellectual Property (IP) and data theft among makers of functional foods and beverages in India is real and spread wide, stakeholders at a recent conference agreed.
Sweet functional opportunities amid Thailand’s ageing population
Functional confectionery that targets Thailand’s ageing population is an area of opportunity for manufacturers, says analyst.
Scientists closer to seaweed-based functional foods
Scientists at Australia’s Flinders University are inching closer to discovering new chemical compounds in seaweed that can be used to develop functional foods.
Britannia to launch healthier breads in India
Indian food giant Britannia Industries will target the healthy foods segment for its next stage of growth, starting with healthier bread.
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Ingredia takes chia to natural-focused China
China’s trend towards natural ingredients with health benefits should ensure the success of Ingredia’s chia product for bakery, the firm has said.
New Zealand iodised salt policy has improved deficiency problem, report
Mandatory use of iodised salt in bakery across New Zealand has improved iodine deficiency levels in children, according to a ministry report.
Stem cell nutrition deal establishes Marinova as undisputed world leader in Fucoidan
A deal to supply Stemtech International - the leading player in stem cell nutrition supplements - with one of its proprietary marine plant extracts will establish Marinova as the undisputed...
Folic acid fortification is a folie: NZ report
The question of whether to go ahead with folic acid fortification of bread in New Zealand continues to be a contentious one, with another report moving against it.
New Zealand calls for ban on ‘damaging’ soy-based infant formulas
Health and medical experts in New Zealand have called for a ban on soy-based infant formula after a recent mouse study suggested soy damages the reproductive tract and immune system.
BASF backs Chinese functional bakery
China’s bakery sector is fast developing but there are unmet needs for healthier products that BASF Nutrition is hoping to tap into following its presence at Shanghai trade show Bakery...
Validated, gut-tailored probiotics needed in Asia: Frost & Sullivan
Developing demographic-specific formulations and validating health claims must be a focus for probiotic manufacturers targeting Asian markets, according to an industry analyst.
Clean label starch patent secured in Japan amid surging 'free-from' demand
National Starch has received a patent for its clean label starch technology in Japan, amid a surging demand for such ingredients across the country.
Substantial scope to reduce sodium in NZ processed foods: Study
New Zealand’s processed foods sector is contributing significantly to excessive salt intake in the country but there is substantial scope to reduce the sodium levels in these foods, a new...
Coles ‘goes natural’ for consumers
Consumer concerns are proving increasingly powerful in influencing food and beverage formulation decisions, and Australian supermarket Coles is the latest to react and remove all added MSG and artificial colourings...
WFP backs Cambodian and Bangladeshi fortified rice programmes
The World Food Programme (WFP) operates on many fronts, with many initiatives, but it’s core remains the same – to better the nutritional inputs of the world’s neediest people. Significant...
Aussie start-up eyes fortified dairy and juice market with “innovative” encapsulation technology
Brisbane-based food technology start-up Progel has an encapsulation technology that will enable manufacturers to develop new ranges of innovative foods with higher levels of active, according to the CEO of...
Uncertainty over NZ folic acid fortification move
The New Zealand Government is seeking to further delay a decision on folic acid fortification citing a need to consult and review more scientific data.
Indian start-up enters omega-3 sector with high-dose powders
A year-old Indian venture company has isolated the two major fatty acid components of omega-3, DHA and EPA, and developed both into high purity powders; a potentially interesting innovation according...
India to reduce trans fats in vanaspati oils
In an attempt to combat the sharp rise in obesity-related ailments in India, the national government is planning to reduce trans fatty acid (TFA) content in vanaspati oil over the...
Highly nutritional plankton, an ideal food ingredient: Japan
A microscopic plankton, known as ‘euglena’ is an ideal functional food ingredient due to its highly nutritional profile combined with lack of acute taste and smell, according to Japanese company.
China standardises nutrition labelling guidelines
In a bid to create unified standards and transparency across packaged products in China, the Ministry of Health has issued nutritional labelling standards, set to commence in January, 2013.
Indian nutrition body calls for healthy innovation in baked products
The apex nutrition body in India has called on the country’s bakery sector to focus more on technological innovations and better ingredients to keep pace with changing consumer trends.
New Zealand must reduce salt intake, finds survey
Nearly 65% of adult New Zealanders are consuming more sodium than current nutrition guidelines in the country recommend, a survey has concluded.
Chinese functional beverage market growing by 29%
Impressive growth in the Chinese functional beverage market looks set to continue as some national experts predict China to become the largest functional beverage market in 2012.
Organic and health beverages help Nutrastar to record revenues
Health products, such as cordyceps and functional beverages have helped Nutrastar International Inc gain record revenues despite the current global financial turmoil.
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