Australian chocolate consumption on the rise, says Roy Morgan Research
Australians are eating more chocolate bars, blocks and boxed chocolates than in 2013, according to research by Roy Morgan.
Archives for April 18, 2017
Foreign firms could get 40% tax breaks for Egypt investments
A proposal to offer tax breaks to several business segments including the food industry is being considered in Egypt in a bid to encourage much-needed overseas investment in the country.
Food hub emerges in Qatar as Philippines vies for distribution trade
Qatar is emerging as a major regional food manufacturing hub as more warehousing and logistics parks reach completion.
Saturated fats linked to osteoarthritis, but coconut oil can help ease symptoms
Saturated fat has been identified as a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after Australian scientists found it changed the composition of cartilage, but lauric acid from coconut oil has a protective effect.
Second generation probiotics: ‘We’re only scratching the surface of knowledge’, says international expert.
The biggest challenge facing the probiotics sector is to spread the word of the potential gains “second generation” products can bring to a broader spectrum of health issues than just gut health.
Dubai enlists Nutricia for grassroots infant healthy-eating initiative
Dubai health officials have called on Danone’s infant nutrition brand to support its drive to persuade parents to adopt health eating habits for their toddlers.
FBIF 2017
China’s food and nutrition battleground shifts to functional products and e-commerce platforms
China’s food industry can no longer rely on vast volume growth from mass market items and will increasingly have to focus on innovation around personalised, healthy and functional nutrition products to boost its fortunes.