Thailand drives Fraser & Neave growth but profits fall
Singapore-based Fraser and Neave Limited (F&N) recorded revenue of SGD$495m ($349m) for the first quarter ending December 31, 2016.
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Manufacturers gear up to join India’s fortification frenzy
It appears that food companies have been taking positively to Delhi’s new focus on food fortification.
Hong Kong’s Swire to double down on Chinese bakery investment
Cathay Pacific’s parent plans to nearly double the size of its retail bakery business by 202, to become one of the biggest bakers in China.
Probiotics boost the kidney benefits of soy milk in diabetic patients, RCT reveals
Probiotic soy milk improves several indexes of kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy – a major complication of diabetes and the foremost cause of end-stage renal failure.
New Australian university centre eyes Asia opportunities for omega-3 and probiotics products
The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia is opening a $1m new Food Science Innovation Precinct to drive new products and research in probiotics, omega-3, functional foods and dairy.
China’s top online meat sales trends
Chinese males aged between 28 and 35 are the sweet spot for vendors of meat in China’s booming online commerce.