'Record' results see Fonterra secure ingredients for overseas success
Improved performance within Fonterra’s ingredients businesses worldwide has seen the firm announce a record turnover of NZ $19.9bn (€11.6bn) in 2010/11.
Archives for September 21, 2011
As costs increase, manufacturers may be forced to re-assess working with China: Report
Food and beverage companies may be forced to seek other Asian countries to source, produce and manufacture products from as China’s low-cost advantage diminishes, a new report suggests.
Listeria-busting bacteriophage awaits approval in Australia and New Zealand
Dutch food safety company Micreos looks poised to gain approval for its Listeria-fighting bacteriophage processing aid in Australasia after safety authorities there said they had no concerns about the product.
Kiwi dairy wants a bite of China's infant formula market
New Zealand-based Synlait Milk has expanded its production capacity and scope in an attempt to make a major dent in to China's US$5bn infant formula market.
News focus: Asian hunger grows for healthy foods and supplements
NutraIngredients and our brand new sister site, FoodNavigator-Asia.com, recently attended the first Vitafoods Asia trade show in Hong Kong, where we found 100s of thriving healthy foods, food supplements and ingredients companies eyeing and displaying...
Fonterra recalls cheese products
The New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra has announced a recall of its cheese products that are being sold in the Australian market, it said in a statement issued this week.
Singapore pledges $8.2m to Asia rice science for the next five years
Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF) has said it will invest $8.2m in a joint research program that aims to ensure food security and future rice demands are met throughout Asia.
Rexam highlights ‘medical concerns’ of high caffeine soft drinks
Sales of energy drinks are booming, but a new report from Rexam also highlights growing concerns about high caffeine soft drink use amongst young people, especially in the developing world.