Middle East Focus: Frozen snacks potential, palm oil strategies, plant-based proteins and more feature in our round-up
Frozen snacks potential, palm oil strategies, plant-based proteins and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus.
Archives for May 4, 2022
Securing Singapore? Scale of city state’s food security 2030 challenge underlined by new data
The scale of Singapore’s challenge to achieve 30% food self-sufficiency by 2030 has been underlined by new data released by the city state’s national food agency.
Palm oil opportunities? Indonesia’s export ban could mean big winnings for Malaysia – but timing is crucial
Indonesia’s palm oil export ban announced earlier this month has left the door open for Malaysia to swoop in and expand its market share – but this will very much depend on contract timings and labour viability, say industry experts.
Microplastic misery: Researchers warn of risk to food supplies after new Australia study
Broken-down microplastics have been found in blue mussels and water within the intertidal zone at some in southern Australia’s, sparking fears they are now finding their way into food supplies.
GABA innovation in functional foods: Ingredient added to chocolate, rice products in Japan
There has been a slew of product innovation surrounding gamma-aminobutyric acid – better known as GABA – in Japan, with the ingredient incorporated in an array of dosage formats under the Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) framework.