Codex standard could see whey permeate market ‘explode' in Asia
The market for dairy permeate powder will “explode into life”—especially in Asia—once a global Codex standard is set, which could be as early as next year.
Archives for November 2, 2015
Far East digest
Less health risk for overweight Koreans than those who are underweight
Overweight Koreans may live longer than those who are underweight, possibly due to better awareness of the risks they faced, research has found.
China direct
China needs improved cold chain to support surge in demand for produce
China's appetite for fruit and vegetables, dairy and meat is expected to increase by 17% between 2015 and 2025, Rabobank claims, though the country’s cold chain system will struggle to keep up with the demand if it is not sufficiently modernised.
Ecolab reformulates floor cleaner in India
Ecolab has reformulated a floor cleaner to prevent pathogen transfer from the floor to food-contact surfaces.
ACCC looks to reauthorize voluntary Australia infant formula marketing code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to reauthorize a voluntary code that prohibits the advertising and promotion of infant formula in the country.