Asian food industry lobby names new executive director
Food Industry Asia has named Matt Kovac as its new executive director after serving in an interim role since November 2015.
Archives for April 6, 2016
Nestlé expands Singapore age nutrition research centre with A*STAR
Nestlé will expand its innovation activities in Asia by opening of a research centre in Biopolis, Singapore’s biomedical research hub.
Elderberry extracts may protect air travelers from colds and flu
Supplementation with a standardized elderberry extract may reduce the duration and symptoms of the common cold for air travelers, report scientists from Griffith University in Australia.
Major brands dump palm oil supplier IOI following RSPO suspension
Four of the world’s biggest food companies have moved swiftly to cease trading with Malaysian firm IOI after it fell foul of sustainable palm oil rules, but NGOs say it’s too little too late.
Flavour Trends
Fermented foods: Where flavour and function combine
The quest for novel taste sensations that strike the right note with consumers means food makers are constantly on the look-out for new flavours or food production methods - and the trend for fermented ticks both boxes.
Australian livestock exporters air concern over ‘fundamental problems’ with reform
The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) has welcomed government reform to streamline export certification processes, but harbours concern over the amount it will save meat producers.
China pounces on Marfrig's Argentinian assets
Brazilian meat processing giant Marfrig has sold a raft of its Argentinian assets to the red meat Chinese business Black Bamboo Enterprises, a subsidiary of Foresun Group.
El Niño wreaks havoc on Philippines food production
Dry and wet spells brought by El Niño and La Niña are threatening the Philippines’ food security, an official has warned a special government committee on food and climate change.