Australia defends Japanese beef position
Australia is ready to do battle with the US for the lucrative Japanese beef market.
Archives for July 2, 2019
Prebiotic power: Can altering the gut microbiome alleviate symptoms of autism in children?
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology will soon embark on a trial to investigate if prebiotic supplementation can reduce anxiety levels in autistic children by acting on their gut microbiome.
‘Bureaucratic gobbledygook’: Why Philippines lifted ‘ridiculous’ ban on fish from nuclear-hit Fukushima
The Philippines lifted its ban on the importation of several fish species from the nuclear-hit region of Fukushima, despite the fact the country didn’t import such products in the first place.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in June 2019
Here's a recap of our 10 most read F&B stories in June 2019, featuring the latest in India food adulteration, Coca-Cola's new kombucha line, Singapore's trans fats ban and more.
New halal blockchain traceability tool touted as a supply chain ‘gamechanger’
An online halal agrifood marketplace with a focus on blockchain food traceability, is poised to bring added traceability benefits to the halal economy.
Fi Asia China 2019
‘Different expectations’: Megadairy highlights higher flexibility and adventurousness in China’s dairy consumption
New Zealand-based dairy company Megadairy has highlighted several major differences between dairy consumption patterns in their two major markets, China and Oceania.
Malaysia sugar tax: Innovation and reformulation underway, but is it enough?
Malaysia has implemented its sugar tax targeting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the country, which has led major beverage companies to reformulate products in an attempt to curb its impact – but is this enough to meet the government’s goal of...