Cash incentives to lose weight: Could this help solve Asia’s obesity epidemic?
Academics in Singapore say giving obese people cash incentives to lose weight could help stem the rise in non-communicable diseases.
Archives for June 18, 2017
Palm oil sector moves to save orangutans and put child rights into RSPO standards
Three major new initiatives have been launched to tackle human rights, wildlife conservation and concessions’ data across the palm oil supply chain.
Far East spotlight
Eight in 10 Korean food firms raise prices—as manufacturing costs drop
Eighty per cent of food and beverage companies have increased their consumer prices in the last six months, even though production costs for manufacturers have dropped over the same period.
China direct
Landmark deal returns China access to over 200 US dairy firms
An agreement between Beijing and Washington should soon allow imports from more than 200 American dairies into China, in what has been billed a “significant opportunity” for exporters.
Australasia's ‘one-stop’ manufacturing event foodpro set for bumper 50th year
One of APAC's biggest food manufacturing events, foodpro, returns for its 50th year next month with organisers announcing all exhibitor space has sold out.
New China newsletter launched by NutraIngredients-Asia...sign up for free!
NutraIngredients-Asia had launched a new China email newsletter to shine the spotlight on one of the most crucial nations for the industry's growth, with articles published in both Chinese and English.
Tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali
Holidaymakers are unwittingly eating dog meat on the Indonesian island of Bali, according to an Animals Australia investigation, raising questions about food safety and animal abuse.
Australia
AFGC names new chief executive
Australia’s food industry representative body has promoted from within to replace Gary Dawson at its helm.