Archives for April 2, 2018

3 essential elements for a successful business plan, according to Good Food Accelerator

Creating a business plan isn’t as fun as launching a new product or company, but it is fundamental to succeeding in the long term in the highly competitive food and beverage industry, according to an executive with FamilyFarmed’s Good Food Accelerator.

Confinement period diet affects postpartum mental health to varying degrees: GUSTO study

Postnatal maternal diet can significantly affect a woman's postpartum mental health, according to Singapore's ongoing GUSTO (Growing Up Strong Towards Healthy Outcomes) study.

NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT 2018

China cross-border e-commerce access: 'Too early to say what will happen in 2019' – trade expert

Exporters to China have been told to 'watch this space' over cross-border e-commerce rules, which provide the easiest access to the nation's soaring supplement market, but are due to end this year.

HI SOUTH EAST ASIA 2018

'Inaccurate' information about sweeteners hindering diabetes and obesity progress in Southeast Asia

Misconceptions surrounding low- / non-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) may be slowing progress when it comes to minimising the incidence of diabetes and obesity in Southeast Asia.

New FSSAI regulations on organic farming impeding growth, says advocacy group

An Indian organic food and farming advocacy group has hit out at new national regulations, which will make certification mandatory, claiming the rules are overly zealous and will be to the detriment of the sector.

Pepsi takes on Coca-Cola with J-Cola brand just for Japan

Pepsi has followed in arch-rival Coca-Cola’s footsteps and launched its own cola for the Japanese market in the form of J-Cola.