M&A
Ezaki Glico snaps up US craft chocolate business TCHO
Japanese conglomerate Ezaki Glico has acquired US company TCHO Ventures to capitalize on “continued growth” in the premium chocolate market.
Archives for February 21, 2018
Child obesity soaring in Vietnam with urban youngsters at highest risk
Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in Vietnam with a new study revealing that 11.2% of youngsters aged six to 10 are overweight and 10.1% obese.
Ajinomoto acquiring Malaysian land to expand manufacturing in US$21.5m deal
Food seasoning and salt producer Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd is in the process of acquiring land in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, to expand its manufacturing operations.
GULFOOD 2018
Saffron chocolate start-up: ‘Indian restaurants have Michelin stars, it’s time for food to go premium too’
A British-Indian start-up, which sources saffron from a co-operative in Kashmir, wants Indian food to boost its premium credentials, following in the footsteps of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Insufficient vitamin D associated with respiratory health problems: Population study
Low vitamin D levels could be linked to respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, chest tightness, and wheeze, according to researchers in Australia.
HEALTHY AGEING APAC SUMMIT
Nestlé, Blackmores, Nutri and Swisse confirmed for the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit — register as a delegate today!
Delegate registration is now open for NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia's Healthy Ageing APAC summit, which is bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how the industry can meet the food and nutritional...