Figures show sustainable palm oil boost
There has been an increase in commitments made from RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) members towards certified sustainable palm oil, new figures reveal.
Archives for July 17, 2016
Codex involvement will help represent different Asian needs - FIA
Food Industry Asia (FIA) has been granted observer status by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex).
Australia
Multiple cereal benefits uncovered in first-of-its-kind study
A first-ever scientific analysis of different types of breakfast cereals and their impact on the health of Australians has found positive benefits for body weight and nutrition, regardless of the type of cereal and its sugar content.
Fonterra says innovation the key to shaping the global dairy sector
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra’s chief operating officer of global operations, Robert Spurway says R&D is one of the most important factors shaping the dairy industry today.
Fads in focus: Coconut oil – panacea or artery clogger?
There is barely a food or beverage category that has not been invaded by coconut in some shape or form, says Euromonitor International contributing analyst, Simone Baroke. But is the world justified in going loco for coco?
Zhaolong Foods to produce China’s first gum with organic tea ingredient
Zhaolong Foods has secured the patent from Anhui Agricultural University (AAU) to manufacture China’s first gum with organic tea polyphenols.
One in five Aussie sports supplements may be contaminated
A survey of untested sports supplements available in Australia found 19% were contamination with substances banned in sport.