News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
FI Asia 2017
The vast majority of new product launches targetting the main health concerns for seniors remain in the supplement space, with analysts arguing there is vast potential for the region’s food and beverage firms to help meet the needs of older consumers.
China
Global emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has opened an application centre in China, where its bakery scientists will help customers test and develop new recipes for cake mixes based on the company’s Emulpals and Palsgaard SA ranges.
India
India's food regulator will release draft regulations governing packaging, labelling, and advertising and claims in the “next couple of months”.
China
Memphis-headquartered International Paper (IP) has announced the completion of the sale of its foodservice business in China to Huhtamaki Group for an estimated EUR15m (US$18m).
FI Asia 2017
Japanese ingredient giant Morinaga is hoping for a South East Asia sales boom for its 'immunogenics' probiotic LAC-Shield product after recently receiving halal accreditation.
This week Down Under
Aldi suppliers are being required to enhance their ethical sourcing practices as the discount retailer shifts its focus to corporate social responsibility.
Producing a folksy brew is not enough for Australian craft beer drinkers: it must also come from an authentic, independent brewery.
Japanese snack giant Calbee’s operations have returned to normal, following a potato shortage that disrupted the production of 15 its potato chip brands.
An increase in the kangaroo population in Australia has led to industry experts encouraging the public to eat more of the protein.