All forms of omega-3s support health in different ways, flax advocate says
Omega-3s may have been created unequal, but all varieties, plant-based, marine and algal sources, have a potential role in supporting health, a consultant says.
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FSSAI sets out tougher regulatory red tape for imports
India’s food regulator has introduced stricter requirements across a number of food safety logistical practices in a bid to prevent sub-standard products from entering the country.
The sugar tax conundrum currently playing out in Asian markets
With various emerging Asian markets now considering legislation or tighter regulation of sugar in soft drinks, one of the key issues of the regional beverage industry in 2016 might well be diminishing volume growth due to higher taxation, according to...
Thai Union finds work for 1,000 axed staff
International seafood processor Thai Union has given jobs to more than 1,000 workers who were made redundant in a restructuring of its external supply chain.
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Modi’s call for sodas to be 2% juice bewilders beverage industry
A suggestion by India’s prime minister for all fizzy drinks to have at least 2% natural fruit juice content has baffled many beverage manufacturers.
Medical foods based on amino acid/neurotransmitter technology to be marketed in China
Medical food specialist Targeted Medical Pharma has signed a Chinese distribution deal that bodes well for the long term health of the company.