Sri Lanka mulls soda tax, raises duty on sugar imports
Sri Lanka has become the latest country to consider the introduction of a specific tax on sugar.
Archives for June 13, 2017
New satellite data used to give long-lead warning of locust swarms
Information from satellites is being used in a new way to predict favourable conditions for swarms of desert locusts, as part of an early warning collaboration by scientists.
Saudi minister: Qatar action is a boycott, not a blockade
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has clarified that what was perceived as a multinational blockade of Qatar is actually a boycott, and stated that his country is willing to provide food aid if needed.
Ferrero opens first Asian innovation centre in Singapore
Ferrero has opened its first Asian Innovation Center in Singapore to develop and test new products ‘in a market of strategic importance’.
Heart health and weight management: Which fruit juices offer the most benefits?
The types of fruit juices that appear to offer the most help in tackling cardiovascular disease and aiding weight management have been highlighted in a new academic review.
Saudi: Energy drinks prices double overnight
Prices of energy drinks have doubled in Saudi Arabia this week after a sin tax was introduced last Sunday. Health warnings have also arrived in stores and on cans.
Algae may help reduce emissions on pig farms
Adding algae to wastewater may reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help pig farmers become more environmentally friendly, the Australian Pork Cooperative Research Centre (Pork CRC) claims.
UAE team moves to next stage of project to source gelatin from camels
Researchers in Al Ain are nearing their goal to identify a new halal source of gelatin for food and pharmaceuticals.
Morinaga eyes South East Asia growth with probiotics and blood pressure product
Morinaga has revealed plans to target the South East Asia market to boost sales of its functional ingredients such as its Bifidus BB536 probiotic strain.
Al Islami tops list of influential halal food companies
A UAE company has been named the world’s leading halal food vendor in a new report on the global market for food acceptable to Muslims.