New Zealand to invest $49m into greenhouse gas research
New Zealand’s Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) has revealed that it will invest almost NZ$49m over the next 10 years to fuel agricultural greenhouse gas emissions research.
Archives for February 20, 2019
Where regulatory and consumer demands converge: Why free-from is expanding in APAC - DuPont
Regulatory and consumer demands are converging to drive free-from demand in APAC, with government action around sugar taxes and regional preferences for meat-free and dairy-free products spurring innovation.
Profitability forecast plunges for Ajinomoto as overseas operations incur costs
Japanese food firm Ajinomoto had revised its performance forecast for FY 2018, mainly due to impairment losses incurred by its overseas businesses.
Bubble tea battle: Chatime Malaysia targets market-leading position after franchise dispute
Bubble tea chain Chatime Malaysia has grand plans to emerge as the top operator globally by the end of 2019 – this despite a long and hefty court case with its previous master franchisor in the country.
Health overtaking flavour: Food companies ride on rising salt reduction and clean label trends in China
Health concerns are overtaking flavour preferences in China — where dishes are traditionally prepared with substantial amounts of seasonings and spices — and food companies are increasingly using this trend to their advantage.
Japan dairy price hikes: Three major brands to pass on increased production costs
Morinaga, Megmilk Snowbrand, and Meiji, will introduce new prices for their milk, yogurt, and other dairy products with effect from April 1, as firms seek to come to terms with lower domestic milk production and higher costs.