EU could soon ease Fukushima produce restrictions
Japanese media have reported that the European Union may no longer require radiation screening for some food products imported into the bloc from the beginning of next year.
Archives for December 4, 2015
Danone sells scandal-hit China formula unit to Yashili
One of France’s biggest dairy companies has unloaded its failing Chinese infant formula unit to Yashili in a deal worth US$159m
Taiwan outlaws trans fats over three years
Taiwan’s lawmakers have banned artificial trans fats in processed foods, with violators facing fines of up to NT$3m (US$92,000).
Study highlights heart health benefits of red wine extract of onion
A red wine extract of onion may offer more heart health benefits than red wine alone, says a new study from Taiwan.
Far East digest
Taiwan court’s decision to clear ‘tainted oil’ chief provokes backlash
A not guilty decision by a district court in the trial of the heads of a food giant embroiled in a tainted oil scandal has prompted a boycott of Ting Hsin International Group’s products.
ADM strengthens natural vitamin E range with first ever succinate offering
ADM has added two sunflower-sourced, non-GMO versions to its vitamin E portfolio targeting foods, drinks and food supplements and the “world’s first commercially available sunflower-based succinate form of vitamin E.”