Australian venture to explore new animal vaccine delivery
An agreement has been made between the University of Melbourne and a vaccine company to develop a new animal vaccine delivery system.
Archives for December 7, 2012
Multi-nutrient supplement shows big benefits for lung function in asthmatics
A supplement containing a combination of fish oil, probiotics, and extracts from fruit and vegetables may improve lung function in young asthmatics, says a new study from Taiwan.
Record high for Vietnam rice exports
Vietnam is expected to export 7.7m tonnes of rice in 2012, setting a 20-year record high due to increased export orders in the last months in 2012, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
Yakult to build second Yongshe plant
Yakult Honsha’s love affair with Yonghe is set to continue with the announcement of a second plant to be built in the economic zone in Guangzhou Province, China. The factory, which will produce the Yakult fermented milk drink, is slated to open in spring...
In a booming economy, food standards are falling behind
The Chinese have given a vote of confidence to their government's public services, while at the same time voicing criticism about the quality of what they eat.
Trio behind Golden Rice furore fired by Chinese authorities
The “Golden Rice” scandal that has panicked parents and called into question research methods at an American university has seen a new development with the sacking of three officials in China.
Does CLA boost bone health for men?
Long-term intakes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may be associated with bone strength in men, says a new study from Canada and Australia, but the conclusions have been questioned by a leading CLA supplier.
Goodman Fielder offloads NZ flour milling business to Japanese firm
Australian food giant Goodman Fielder will offload its New Zealand flour milling business to Japanese firm Nisshin as part of its wider strategy to recover from struggling finances.
TETRA PAK VIDEO EXCLUSIVE
Tetra Pak researches processing methods to tap ‘explosive’ coconut water trend
Kit Lai, director of Tetra Pak’s Soya- and Coconut Knowledge Centers, discusses the global growth of coconut water and soya milks as categories, and the firm's latest formulation and processing innovations.