Special Edition: Asia Pacific Feed Developments
Vietnam: Debate over influence of international feed players on pricing
Foreign feed companies are extending their reach in the Vietnamese market, according to the country’s ministry of agriculture.
Archives for February 20, 2017
Whey out? Could cricket protein rival whey as a sports nutrition and functional drinks ingredient?
Crickets could become a functional protein ingredient to rival casein and whey in nutritional beverages and sports drinks, researchers suggest.
China direct
Watchdog revises standards, begins regulatory process for online sales
Beijing was a hive of activity last week as regulators revised standards on an extensive range of food lines, and released draft regulations on online food services for public comment.
Carbs ‘better than antioxidants’ to boost immunity and recovery after exercise: Australia review
Consuming carb-heavy bars or gels either during or immediately after intense exercise helps cut immune disturbances and can aid the body’s recovery, but there is insufficient evidence to support the use of ‘immunity boosting’ supplements such as...
NUTRITION ASIA VIDEO SERIES
VIDEO: Infant nutrition - the latest health demands, consumer trends and fortification needs in APAC
The challenges in the battle to provide adequate infant nutrition across APAC are as diverse as the region itself, with severe micronutrient deficiencies, stunting and, on the other hand, soaring obesity levels being witnessed.
FoodNavigator-Asia reader survey: Have your say on the state of the industry
FoodNavigator-Asia is running its inaugural state of the industry survey to gauge your views about the current state of the food and beverage sector, and to discover the issues that are of most importance to you.
China
Australian team start studying grain in world’s biggest selling spirit
Research is underway to help Australian farmers better understand a key ingredient in baijiu, China’s national drink and the world’s top-selling spirit.