Wilmar honoured for omega-3 cooking oil
Asian agribusiness major Wilmar has received the first Vitafoods Asia Nutrition Innovation Award at a ceremony in Hong Kong in recognition of its efforts to address the health issues of Chinese consumers.
Archives for September 3, 2013
Australia’s health department trains guns on caffeinated energy drinks
Australia’s Federal Department of Health has released a new discussion paper aimed at the regulation and availability of caffeinated energy drinks in Australia and New Zealand.
Botanicals
Monteloeder launches drinkable skin protection ingredient
A new variant of Monteloeder’s NutroxSun cosmeceutical product has been launched and claims to protect the skin from the sun when taken in liquid form.
Vitafoods Asia
Chr Hansen: While EU regulations are tough, Asia's are a minefield
On a day when its headquarters in Copenhagen announced a significant overhaul of a number of its core businesses, Chr Hansen’s vice-president of health and nutrition sales highlighted the regulatory difficulties companies face when doing business in Asia.
Bright Food in talks to buy Israeli food group Tnuva
Chinese food giant Bright Food Group Co may look to continue its international expansion with the acquisition of Israel’s biggest food manufacturer and distributor Tnuva.
Mulberry leaf extract shows blood sugar management potential: Human data
Daily ingestion of a mulberry leaf extract may lower blood sugar spikes after eating and help reduce the risk of diabetes, suggests data from a randomized clinical trial with 50 healthy people.
Big changes at Chr Hansen
Nature lover: Chr Hansen plays natural card in 6-platform reinvention
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen has today rebranded itself ‘Nature’s Number 1’ as it announced a 6-platform strategic overhaul of its colours, enzymes and cultures businesses.