Revealed: How Traditional Chinese Medicine plant compounds kill cancer cells
A complex mix of plant compounds derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine works to kill cancer cells, and researchers from Australia have shown how.
Archives for September 11, 2016
Australian nutraceutical firm APM taken over in A$90m deal
Australian food packaging firm Pact is to acquire specialty nutraceutical manufacturer Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (APM) for A$90m.
DKSH acquires China e-commerce distributor eSweets
Market expansion firm DKSH has acquired a majority stake in online premium confectionery distributor Shanghai Sweets International (eSweets).
Korean TV and Asian demand drive freekah sales from Australia
Korean television and a partnership in Singapore have been helping an Australian super grain producer reach new markets.
Decoding the secrets of Japan’s fucoidan-rich seaweed
Researchers have begun to decode the genetic secrets of mozuku, a famous fucoidan-rich Okinawan seaweed linked to health and longevity.
Asia-Pacific drives world growth in hemp-based foods
Asia-Pacific is due to emerge as the leading market for hemp-based foods and sustain an annualised growth rate of over 23% until 2020.
Ireland making headway on China beef deal
The Republic of Ireland has welcomed “very positive” talks and “constructive engagement” with China over plans to open the market for beef exports.
Brazil’s BRF buys majority stake in Malaysian meat processor
Brazilian food conglomerate BRF has entered into an agreement with Malaysian agri-food firm FFM Berhad to acquire a 70% stake in its subsidiary FFM Further Processing (FFP) for $16m.