Functional & Fortification
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...
Europe: UK bakery wins award in free-from category
The Incredible Bakery Company’s ‘incredible onion panini’ in a Sirane food packaging solution won the Free-From Bakery Product of the Year category at the...
Asia Pacific: FSANZ seeks submissions on adding nutrients to beverages
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on an application seeking permission to voluntarily add vitamins and minerals to nut- and-seed...
Americas: Scientists say chili peppers can kill cancer cells
Capsaicin, the compound responsible for chili's heat, is used in creams sold to relieve pain, and recent research shows that in high doses, it...
Americas: Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease, find researchers
Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed.
Some...
Asia Pacific: Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss, say Chinese researchers
A study of more than 300 women suggests that exposure to certain phthalates — substances commonly used in food packaging, personal-care and other everyday...
Asia Pacific: VitaFoods Asia rounds up show
In Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) has undergone enhancements over the years, which saw the easing of Rules of Origin compliance...
Asia Pacific: NZ research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger
A group of Otago Department of Biochemistry researchers noticed that a large number of gout sufferers believe tomatoes to be one of these gout...
Americas: Lifeway Foods’ Protein Kefir in grocery stores
Lifeway Foods' Protein Kefir has expanded distribution to US grocery chain store Harris Teeter.
More retailers will be carrying the product within the coming...
Asia Pacific: Graminex appoints Connell Brothers as distributor in Australia, NZ
Connell Brothers (CBC) has been appointed to manage the sale and distribution of Graminex's products in Australia and New Zealand, including finished goods and...