Fonterra wins innovation award for Milk Fingerprinting development
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has been recognized for the development of its Milk Fingerprinting technology.
Archives for October 26, 2015
Global Bottled Water Congress, Lisbon
‘Our consumers are too poor to buy cheap things.’ AJE’s strategy for success in emerging markets
Brands often fall into the trap of thinking that consumers in emerging markets only want cheap, generic products. But these consumers are just as savvy as those in developed markets and value a good brand, says AJE.
Bug appétit! Focus on cooking process for insect palatability
An advertising campaign that focusses on the transformative nature of cooking insects is more effective than 'entomophagy education', says a US-based researcher.
China direct
Yum! Brands splits to accommodate entire Chinese franchise
American fast-food operator Yum! Brands will separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies—one of which will consist of its entire China operation.
Far East digest
Japan joins Oman in setting up food and agribusiness fund
Japanese institutions will join Oman’s biggest sovereign wealth fund in setting up a joint US$400m fund to invest in food and agribusiness.
Asia's real chocolate shift slowed by rising costs, says Aalst
Asian chocolate players are expected to opt for compound coatings over real chocolate in 2016 due to the rising costs of cocoa, says supplier Aalst.
Investigation
Milk scandal raises questions over China's new food safety law
Another dairy scandal has raged across Chinese media over the last month, overshadowing the introduction of China’s much-touted new food safety law and casting further doubts over the government’s ability to bring the country’s chaotic food supply chain...