Nascens signs deal to supply wholesale tea to German retailer in India
The maker of Planta specialty teas will tap into German wholesale giant Metro’s cash-and-carry network in India.
Archives for December 7, 2016
New India supplements and nutraceuticals rules receive backing of direct-selling industry
The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) has welcomed new rules for supplements and nutraceuticals announced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), saying it is a crucial step towards better regulation in the country
MENA Millennials driving demand for bakery and snacks, says Golden Agri-Resources
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is developing a taste for luxury products, especially premium bakery goods, snacks and confectionery.
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Byron Bay botanicals give punch to crowdfunded gin start-up
Australia’s newest distillery start-up has been using crowdfunding to bring to market a dry gin made from a wealth of local botanicals developed with the help of Scottish whisky master distiller Jim McEwan.
India’s new functional food and supplements rules: The key requirements every firm needs to know
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued its long-awaited rules for functional foods and supplements – publishing a 79-page set of criteria on its website.
Hilton Food Group plans for new Australian factory
Hilton Food Group is to build a new meat processing facility in Australia, to expand its packing capabilities.
IFCN workshop looks at Indian dairy challenges
The fifth IFCN Regional Workshop was held recently in Anand, India, with 50 experts from various backgrounds in the dairy industry contributing.
Sri Lanka
Nestlé helps coconut growers with plantlets and model farms
Nestlé will donate 10,000 coconut plantlets to 2,000 farmers and develop two model coconut farms to demonstrate best growing practices.
AgriProtein and Twynam Group in licensing deal
Australasia to get 20 new insect feed factories
Insect feed producer, AgriProtein, has announced a licensing deal with its Australian partner, Twynam Group, that it said will see 20 insect feed factories being rolled out across Australasia.
Japan: Methionine facility set to target Asian poultry sector
Sumitomo Chemical is building a methionine manufacturing facility on the island of Shikoku in Japan.