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The Chr. Hansen sweet potato offers a red vegan alternative to carmine. ©Chr. Hansen

Sugar taxes, veganism and clean label driving innovation in the natural colours space – Chr. Hansen

Sugar taxes, the growing veganism trend and consumer demands for cleaner labels are propelling innovation in natural food colourings, according to Chr. Hansen.

Science Shorts: FSANZ food-health claims governance, China's plant-based focus and cell-based meats feature in our round-up

FSANZ food-health claims governance, China's plant-based and clean meat focus and cell-based meats feature in this edition of Science Shorts.

IWC China launch: Country to overtake France as second highest-valued wine market by 2020

China’s wine market is set to surpass France to claim the second spot globally in terms of value, with the number of Chinese wine consumers set to jump from 48m to 70m in the next year alone.

Tea quality and industry compliance in India ‘very good’: Newly accredited FSSAI lab

The Tlabs chain of laboratories has recently obtained official accreditation by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and has been tasked with monitoring tea quality in the country according to FSSAI parameters.

No synthetic and odour: Japanese firm launches odour-free red radish food colouring

Japanese ingredient firm San-Ei Gen F.F.I has launched a new ingredient – a red radish-derived food colouring that does not produce an off-flavour.

‘Misguided’ criticism: Australian industry hits back at calls to make on-pack Health Star Rating system mandatory

The food and beverage industry in Australia is at odds with local health and consumer groups over calls by the latter to enforce usage of the Heath Stars Rating (HSR) System by food firms in the country as a mandatory requirement.

From a burger slice to a $20bn industry: How China can stay stocked with cheese

What do McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut have in common in China? It sounds like a simple question but the answer is quite surprising to most.

Fruits for growth: Coca-Cola reinforces India focus with three more Minute Maid fruit-based drinks

Coca-Cola India has launched three more fruit-based products under the Minute Maid brand, amidst increasing focus being placed on health and wellness categories in the country.