Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific: Amcor expands in China
Amcor has acquired Hebei Qite Packing from northern China for RMB185 million (US$28 million).
Qite has one plant located in Hebei, North China and the...
Asia Pacific: Ginger, chili peppers could lower cancer risk
Research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, might cause cancer.
Now researchers show in mouse studies that the...
Asia Pacific: Arjuna releases natural preservatives at show
Arjuna Natural Extracts launches X-tend, its natural preservatives range that keeps food fresh and increases shelf life at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016 in Dubai.
The...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion’s Sweetis allows formulations of 50% less sugar
Ingredion introduces Sweetis sweetener systems across Asia Pacific to help food and beverage manufacturers create sucrose-like taste profiles with the mouthfeel of sugar.
With growing...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra says fat is beneficial to health
For decades, experts advised people to reduce their fat intake, however they now agree that fats are actually beneficial for people’s health, and dairy...
Asia Pacific: Cargill’s facility RSPO-certified
Cargill’s new palm kernel crushing plant at its PT. Hindoli oil palm plantation in South Sumatra, Indonesia, has been certified by the Roundtable of...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra to supply mascarpone cheese to Japan
A new type of mascarpone is set to prove a treat with consumers in Japan, as Fonterra puts the final touches on a project...
Asia Pacific: Amyris, partner collaborate with US$30M
Amyris has executed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaboration with a partner in food ingredients and nutraceuticals.
Upon required approval and execution...
Asia Pacific: Wacker opens food lab in Singapore
Wacker Chemie AG has opened a new food laboratory at its Technical Center in Singapore.
The regional competence center now has a newly created...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra brings production plans forward
Another 40 million cartons of whipping cream will soon be rolling down the conveyors at Fonterra’s state-of-the-art Waitoa ultra heat temperature (UHT) facility every...