Sucralose eco-production process given green light in China
A Chinese company is preparing to debut a brand new environmental process that helps break down harmful byproducts from the sucralose production process.
Archives for June 23, 2013
Snapshot: China
Dirty ingredients prompt more Chinese to opt for clean labels
It is no coincidence that China is leading the way across the Asia-Pacific region by moving towards natural foods. With the country’s industry sullied by an ever-evolving tale of lax food safety standards - with the will to improve in this department...
Synlait Milk launches expansion-funding NZ$120m public share offering
New Zealand-based infant formula manufacturer, Synlait Milk, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the hope to raising around NZ$120m (US$93m) to fund a series of "growth initiatives."
CP Kelco starts Brazilian pectin expansion as global demand rebounds
Hydrocolloid giant CP Kelco has announced the first phase in a series of projects to expand its Brazilian pectin operation by 30% to cope with rebounding demand for the ingredient.
Food safety
Chinese regulators finally get tough on infant formula manufacturers
A group of Chinese governmental agencies have united to implement tighter controls on domestic companies that manufacture infant formula.