Biotropics Malaysia to release vegetable-based antioxidant for supplements
Biotropics Malaysia Berhad has developed a new vegetable-based ingredient with antioxidant activity established using the CAP-e cell-based antioxidant test, the company said.
Archives for September 26, 2011
Chinese jittery about beverage safety
A survey conducted by an online polling site in China has revealed that only one in five Chinese consumers trust the quality of bottled beverages.
India considers raising tariffs on imported refined palm oil
The Indian food industry is bracing itself as the government considers raising the import duties on processed palm oil.
PepsiCo plans hub for healthy products
PepsiCo India will make its existing facility near Kolkata in the state of West Bengal a hub for making new products as it expands its portfolio of health and nutritious food products.
New product network to take Malaysian foods to Singapore, UAE
A new Malaysian initiative will set up a new food product network that will take locally made food products to overseas markets, according to Malaysia’s Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA).
Getting up close and personal with Southeast Asian tastes
There is a huge range in taste preferences within Southeast Asia, so being immersed in the market is essential for meeting regional customer requirements, according to Asia-focussed flavour company KH Roberts.
Chr Hansen inks Japanese probiotic-plant extract deal
Danish probiotics giant Chr Hansen says its just-announced alliance with a Japanese botanical supplement maker will yield plant-probiotic combination food supplement products on European and global markets kicking off in Q1 2012.