Asia Pacific
World: More are scrutinizing artificial colors, finds survey
Women and men from all around the world are becoming increasingly sensitive towards products they consider unnatural.
Additives such as artificial colors and flavors have...
Asia Pacific: Uflex to roll out aseptic packaging solutions
Uflex introduces the Asepto, an aseptic liquid packaging brand, where aseptic packages are made by laminating polyethylene with paperboard and aluminum foil.
This multi-layered...
World: Report finds unsustainable food system with hungry people
Today’s global food system has major weaknesses: nearly 800 million people are left hungry, one-third of the human race is malnourished, over half of...
Americas: Hershey to acquire majority share of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Company
The Hershey Company says its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hershey Netherlands B.V., has signed an agreement to acquire 80% of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock...
Asia Pacific: Angel Yeast to produce novel yeast for alcoholic beverages
Angel Yeast has signed a global license agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. to exclusively manufacture and supply the Renaissance novel, patent-protected yeast portfolio for...
Asia Pacific: Barentz International buys Chinese specialty ingredients distributor
Food ingredients distributor Barentz International has acquired New Skyport, a distributor of specialty ingredients for the food and nutrition industry in China.
With a population...
Asia Pacific: Mondelez International to sell stake in Ajinomoto General Foods
Mondelez International will sell its 50% interest in Ajinomoto General Foods, Inc. (AGF) to its joint venture partner, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
AGF manufactures and sells...
Asia Pacific: China’s cold chain logistics sector grows with demand, standards
Since Cold Chain Logistics Development Plan of Agricultural Products was introduced in 2010, China's cold chain logistics industry has entered a rapid development stage,...
Asia Pacific: JBS acquires Australia’s Primo Smallgoods Group for US$1.25B
JBS has acquired the global operations of Australia's Primo Smallgoods Group for A$ 1.45 billion (US$1.25 billion) in an all-cash deal that is still...
Asia Pacific: tna expands with newly acquired Florigo International
tna has acquired food processing specialist Florigo International B.V., providing the company with access to Florigo’s range of continuous snack and french fry lines.
Their...