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Watch: Sugar taxes – the case in favour: “Enormous evidence of success”

Sugar sweetened beverages are one of very few “clearly unhealthy products” that are readily promoted to children and “significantly contribute” to poorer health outcomes as people age, according to a leading health consultant.

Dreaming of dairy: Fonterra's India beverage ambitions questioned by analysts

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra appears to have set its sights on the Indian dairy market with the launch of its new brand Dreamery, but market experts have warned it will be a tough sector to crack.

Ice cream firm Golden North to see fourfold increase in Asian shipments with Vietnam deal

Australian niche ice cream maker Golden North expects to quadruple its shipments to Asia after signing a deal to start send stocks to MM Mega Market stores across Vietnam.

Biting back: How probiotics can help to improve oral health for seniors – Dupont

Probiotics could play a crucial role in improving oral biofilm composition and therefore prevent periodontal disease, especially in combination with traditional dental treatments, according to research from DuPont.

Science Shorts: Sugar-sweetened drink studies, red meat mortality research, cell-based meats and more feature in our round-up

Sugar-sweetened drink studies, red meat mortality research, cell-based meats and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.

Coffee fix? Intake linked to reduced risk of depression in Japanese elderly

Coffee intake has been linked with a decreased risk of depressive symptoms among elderly Japanese women, according to a new multi-centre cross-sectional study.

Watch: Sugar taxes - the case against: ‘Simply slapping on a tax is misguided’

Simply “slapping on” a sugar tax to sugar sweetened beverage tax to tackle obesity, diabetes and improving long-term health outcomes when Asia’s ageing population reaches its senior years is misguided, according to the CEO of the Australian Beverages...

E-commerce disputes: Food complaints make up 70% of all cases heard at Beijing Internet Court

Disputes over food products made online are accounting for a staggering 73% of all cases heard at China’s second Internet Court in Beijing, which was established to protect business transactions, personal information, and intellectual property online.