'Great probiotic potential': Korean soy sauce contains bacterial strains with commercial promise
Three bacterial strains isolated from traditional Korean soy sauce show commercial potential as probiotics and starter cultures, say researchers.
Archives for November 28, 2016
Chinese astaxanthin wins EU novel foods approval
Competition is hotting up in the astaxanthin space, as Novel Food authorisation for BGG’s AstaZine line of natural astaxanthin ingredients marks the entry of a new player into the European carotenoid market.
China’s tiny baked goods category now ripe for foreign investment
Though its baked goods market is 125 times smaller than its counterpart in Europe, China still holds enormous potential for businesses exactly because of this low per-capita consumption.
Patience is a virtue when mastering China, Cosucra finds
Far East business is now getting “hot” for Belgian vegetable protein supplier Cosucra after five years of expanding in China.
MLA’s plan to use $150m from levy payers under fire
Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) plan to use AU$150m from its members to install X-ray carcase grading technology is facing pressure from the Australian Beef Association (ABA).
CVD risks high among low income Pakistani adults on traditional diets: New research
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors including obesity and hypertension are highly prevalent among low income urban Pakistani adults – with those people following a traditional diet most at risk, a new study has found.
Phytosterol warning: Fat used in ‘lower cholesterol’ products impacts performance
The type of fat used as a carrier for phytosterol in fortified foods and drinks could have a major impact on the ability of the ingredient to lower cholesterol, according to a new meta-analysis of trials.
Sports nutrition set for impressive Asia growth as products become ‘lifestyle choices’
The sports nutrition market picking up the pace in Asia Pacific and can look forward to long-term growth, writes Allied Market Research analyst Ravi Chawat.
Valio to sell lactose-free milk powder in China
Finnish dairy company Valio has started exporting lactose-free consumer milk powder to China.
Brazil meat sector welcomes Malaysia trade deal
Brazil's meat industry has welcomed a commercial agreement struck by their country’s government with Malaysia, that will encourage and enable Brazilian beef and chicken exports to the south-east Asian country.
Yummex Middle East
Brazil candy firm Riclan calls for more African presence at Dubai tradeshow
Riclan candy company wanted to see more African firms and visitors at Yummex Middle East, part of Gulfood Manufacturing this year (November 7-9).