USDA proposes to allow cooked chicken from China
A proposed rule to allow China to export cooked chicken from poultry slaughtered in the country to the US has been described as a ‘slap in the face to American consumers’ by a congresswoman.
Archives for June 20, 2017
Iron fortification: Chitosan encapsulation strengthens stability and boosts bioavailability
Coating iron with chitosan nanostructured lipid carriers is a superior protection method when fortifying milk, with researchers also predicting its suitability for fruit juices, yogurts and traditional drinks.
This week Down Under
Food industry now accounts for a third of all Australian manufacturing
Australia’s A$126bn (US%96bn) food, beverage and grocery sectors’ value to Australian manufacturing has increased by nearly a third over the seven years to 2015.
KFC Australia’s ‘logical next step’ is home delivery
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Australian arm is branching into home delivery.
'We will react and respond to any discriminatory measures against Malaysian palm oil,' warns minister
With a recent European resolution calling for tariffs and trade barriers against any palm oil linked to deforestation, Malaysia's minister for plantations and commodities warns: "We will react and respond accordingly to any discriminatory measures...
Functional foods for the elderly could be the next big growth opportunity for Singapore firms
Functional foods for Asia’s ageing population have been identified as a core growth opportunity for firms in Singapore, with multinational outfit DSM, the government, market analysts and SMEs joining forces to share knowledge.