Indian push on enzyme production
A top agriculture expert has urged Indian scientists to increase their efforts towards locally developing enzymes and microbes for application in food and beverage processing.
Archives for February 9, 2012
Thai food exports to China will hit US$2.1bn in 2012
Thai exports to China will hit the US$2.1 billion mark in 2012 with the ready-to-eat segment, processed foods such as canned fish and fruit and sugar, as well as seasonings in high demand.
Industry Insight
Japan: Acting in earnest to internationalise its functional food market
Japan’s functional food manufacturers have recently shifted activities towards the global market amid a shrinking population and declining domestic demand, claims an industry expert.
Australian regulator to offer whistleblower protection to suppliers
Aware that food and grocery suppliers maybe too scared to report abuse of power tactics by the supermarkets, the Australian trade watchdog has said that it would offer protection for reporting parties.
India to set standards for beer, wine and spirits
The Indian food standards and safety body is looking to set standards for alcoholic beverages in the country in order to ensure better product quality and safety for the consumer.