Indonesia sends food aid to North Korea
With indications suggesting that North Korea is in for a bleak harvest, Indonesia has announced it will send food aid worth US$2mn to the country in the hope of providing some relief.
Archives for September 20, 2012
Australian medical body calls for more controls on alcohol marketing
A new report by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has come out strongly against alcohol companies and the way they market to young people.
Trans-Tasman body to review Listeria monocytogenes levels in foods
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) called today for submissions on a proposal to review existing limits for Listeria monocytogenes in its food standards code.
IFF inaugurates Singapore plant
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) announced this week the opening of its new liquid manufacturing plant in Jurong, Singapore. The 12,000 square-metre facility is part of a previously announced US$100 million investment by the company in Asia,...
The challenges of ‘natural’ and ‘bumpy road’ tests: Efficient troubleshooting in action
Dealing with problems that may arise in the formulation of food and beverage products is vital for manufacturers. In the second part of his look at troubleshooting, Leatherhead Food Research’s Dr Wayne Morley applies his top tips to real case studies.
Research finds Filipinos most active in sourcing web food deals
Forget Facebook and Twitter, Internet users in the Philippines are the most active in the Asia-Pacific region in going online for groceries and food products, a new survey has revealed.
Scientists propose packaging from trout skin
Trout skin could be used to create edible packaging for the food industry, suggests fresh research.