China Focus: Novel food innovation vs regulation, Angel Yeast expansion, palm oil exports and more feature in our round-up
Novel food innovation vs regulation, Angel Yeast expansion, palm oil exports and more feature in this edition of China Focus.
Archives for August 18, 2021
Lessons from COVID-19: Japan strengthens food security measures to prevent shortages in a crisis
The Japanese government is seeking to strengthen its food security measures in the wake of COVID-19 supply constraints to prevent product shortages in a future crisis.
‘We need to be prepared’: Asian markets will be increasingly concerned with palm oil sustainability - MPOC Exclusive Part 2
The new executive leadership team at the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) says Asian markets, and not just western countries as has been the norm, are increasingly demanding sustainability improvements in the sector.
International Rice Research Institute to breed new variety with anti-cancer properties in Philippines
Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have started work towards breeding a new variety of rice with anti-cancer properties.
New normal? Meiji reports sales growth in sports nutrition and gummies, while functional yogurt and formula decline
Sales of sports nutrition, chocolates and gummies in Japan have increased for Meiji, while functional yogurt and formula sales have slumped in comparison to last year’s pandemic-induced spikes.