As part of the company’s continued growth as a global leader in nutrition, ADM has recently unveiled an updated corporate identity, reflecting the company’s recent evolution. Having made numerous portfolio adjustments for growth in recent years—including divestitures, acquisitions and investments—ADM today provides a full range of solutions to meet the…
BENEO Palatinose Supports Successful Weight Management
A recently published scientific study[i] has shown that BENEO’s slow release and low glycaemic carbohydrate Palatinose supports additional loss of body weight and fat mass in overweight and obese adults, when replacing sucrose in a weight loss diet. These findings are linked to the advantage of Palatinose in steering the…
Plant-Based Push: Rocket Sales Of Meat-Free Foods In UK
From meatless steak bakes to plant-based Whoppers, it seems that vegan food product launches are now in full swing as new research from Mintel reveals a nation hungry for meat-free foods. Over the past two years, the number of Brits who have eaten meat-free foods* has shot up from 50…
Beyond Meat And Roquette Announce Multi-Year Pea Protein Supply Agreement
Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat has announced a multi-year pea protein supply agreement with Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins. The supply agreement builds on a longstanding partnership that began approximately ten years ago, and significantly increases the amount of pea…
Stora Enso Invests In Pilot Plant For Bio-Based Plastic Packaging Material
Stora Enso is investing EUR 9 million to build a pilot facility for enabling the production of bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging. The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into the renewable building block required to make PEF, a bio-based plastic, mainly targeting the food and beverage industry.…
Detecting Fraudulent Rice Labelling With A Smartphone Photo
A simple photograph taken with a mobile phone is able to detect irregularities in the labelling of rice, according to an investigation conducted by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the Scintillon Institute of San Diego (USA). Scientists developed an algorithm based on deep learning—a field of artificial intelligence—that…
GrabFood Unveils Merchant Solutions And 1st GrabKitchen In Singapore
Grab has announced a merchant platform that will provide tools for F&B merchant-partners of all sizes to expand their businesses. Beyond food delivery, Grab is catering to end-to-end business needs that spans procurement, marketing, finance and business management. GrabFood also opened its first cloud kitchen in Singapore to better serve…
The Liveability Challenge Tackles The Triple Threat Facing Asian Cities Of The Future
The Liveability Challenge—a new, global call for game-changing solutions to grow food, package products, and reduce carbon emissions in cities located in the world’s tropical belt was launched in Singapore. The best proposals stand a chance of securing the grand prize of up to S$1 million in funding, as well…
AIP To Run Three Packaging Workshops And A One-Day Training Course Alongside ProPak Philippines
As a part of its commitment to providing training & education to the ASEAN Region the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running three packaging workshops and a one-day training course on Flexible Packaging alongside ProPak Philippines 2020. The three Packaging Workshops will be held on the 6th of…
SFFA Partners With Singapore Coffee Association (SCA) To Launch Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia In 2020
Speciality & Fine Food Asia (SFFA), Southeast Asia's leading trade show for artisan, gourmet and fine food and drink has announced the launch of new show Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA) for its fourth edition on 29 September – 1 October 2020. Organised by Montgomery Asia, and in collaboration…