Africa and Middle East love sweet bakes, but want sugar reduction: DuPont
South African, Egyptian and Saudi Arabian women see the appeal of healthier snacking options, but sweet baked snacks remain more popular.
Archives for March 9, 2017
Flavour major Takasago opens first Indian flavour plant
One of the world’s biggest flavour and fragrance companies has opened its first Indian manufacturing facility as part of an aggressive expansion into the country.
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Taiwan tempted to look at new trade deals to boost Japan exports
The leader of Taiwan’s delegation to FoodEx Japan says there is still scope for more exports to the country’s second largest trading partner, while the agriculture minister has left the door open for new trade agreements between the two nations.
China's poultry, pig businesses grow sales
China’s ban on breeding birds from France and the US is boosting revenue and profitability at domestic poultry firms.
India
Traditional tastes can help food processing boom beyond snacks
The theme of “processed Indian traditional foods” was based on the idea that India’s food processing industry could only sustain growth by making products that Indians were well-accustomed to consuming in large and regular quantities.
'Intervene in the community': Supplements boost nutrition in elderly and help maintain independence, Korea trial reports
A two-week course of a liquid supplement improved the nutritional status and reduced inflammation in elderly people living in community settings, a new trial from Korea reports.
Asia-Pacific to see biggest growth in biotech flavour market
The global market for so-called “biotech flavours” is expected to witness significant growth during the next eight years owing to a thriving R&D pipeline and the stellar performance of Asia-Pacific in the market.
Hoyt's Food fined by ACCC over oregano claims
Hoyt's Food has agreed to pay an AUD$10,800 penalty for misleading oregano statements.
Japan
Have a break...have a Kit Kat sushi
Japan is known for its love of weird and wacky Kit Kat flavours, but Nestlé might have just taken the biscuit with its sushi version.
Mintel market trends: Apac getting lairy for dairy
As Asian taste trends continue evolving across Asia-Pacific, manufacturers are being forced to cater for more discerning, better travelled consumers with greater culinary exposure to foreign cultures.
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Kangaroo versus Kobe: Can Aussie protein take on premium beef in Japan?
Increasingly health conscious Japanese consumers can be persuaded to skip Kobe beef in favour of top-of-the-range kangaroo, claims a pioneer of the Australian industry.
Findings support European model
Kids given alcohol by parents 'less likely to binge drink'
Children whose parents give them alcohol have double the risk of drinking in the longer term, though they are less likely to binge drink.