Archives for July 16, 2019

Mead Johnson wants more parents taking ‘allergic action’

Food allergies are on the rise in children, creating allergen-free public areas, food products and school policies to manage those that are life-threatening. Cow's milk allergy is common in babies and can potentially lead to other intolerances without...

Boost to consumer confidence? China’s ministry and WeChat launch infant formula traceability programme

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and WeChat, the country’s messaging service giant, have jointly developed and launched the country’s first WeChat mini programme for infant formula traceability.

Beverages blow: Researchers find sugar in drinks carries higher health risks than that in food

A New Zealand study has revealed that sugar-sweetened beverages appears to contain higher health risks than sugar-containing foods, especially when it comes to metabolic syndrome development.

Naturally Good Expo 2019

Good shelf: Why store listings are still crucial for Aussie brands to taste success in the US

Healthy, natural and organic food firms from Australia seeking to crack the US market can’t afford to ignore traditional retail channels, while at the same time ensuring they don’t seek to run before they can walk, according to a leading expert.

Coca-Cola, Nestle and Fonterra reaffirm reformulation drive amid calls for more Malaysian government support

Coca-Cola, Nestle and Fonterra, which all participated in the surveys and interviews conducted for the report by IGD and Food Industry Asia, reaffirmed to FoodNavigator-Asia their commitment towards healthier reformulation, especially around sugar reduction.