As pandemic conditions have encouraged Asian consumers to adopt healthier lifestyles and diets, the Malaysia Ministry of Health officially accepted SweeGen’s zero-calorie Bestevia sweeteners, Rebaudiosides D, E and M for use as ingredients in food and beverage products. Brands in Asia are striving to deliver sweet indulgence alongside new and exciting…
Sophie’s Bionutrients Develops World’s First Dairy-free Micro-Algae Based Milk Alternative
Sophie's Bionutrients, a Singapore-based next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, has developed the world's first-ever pure micro-algae-based milk replacement that promises to eliminate allergies making it safe for consumption for people with lactose-intolerance. The milk alternative dairy replacement was made with Sophie's Bionutrients signature micro-algae protein flour with the same…
Kerry’s “Dairy without Compromise” Virtual Event Addresses Growing Demand For Non-Dairy And Sustainable Beverages in Asia Pacific
Kerry’s Dairy without Compromise, the third edition of its customer virtual engagements for foodservice, retail and FMCG, aimed to meet the rise of dairy alternatives focused on customisation and flexible sustainable solutions to meet consumer demand for more value, choice and healthier beverages. Over three live virtual sessions, Kerry experts…
Tate & Lyle Expands PROMITOR Soluble Fiber Range
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, has expanded its award-winning PROMITOR Soluble Fiber range. The expansion sees the launch of two new liquid versions of PROMITOR: PROMITOR Soluble Fiber W and PROMITOR Soluble Fiber 90L. These versions have been developed to make adding…
Food Tech ‘Next Gen’ Plant-Based Start-Up Expands To Hong Kong, Macau, Kuala Lumpur
Singapore-headquartered food tech startup Next Gen, pioneering plant-based foods, has simultaneously expanded to three of Asia’s most exciting cities: Hong Kong, Macau and Kuala Lumpur. First launched in Singapore, Next Gen’s plant-based chicken consumer brand "TiNDLE” will be available in these markets starting 24 June 2021. Next Gen is now…
Wound Tribo Plain Bearings From Igus Reduce Wear In Heavy-Duty Applications
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free heavy-duty material iglidur TX2 shows a 3.5-fold improvement in wear behaviour in tests Especially for heavy-duty applications in the construction machinery or agricultural industry, igus now has the new tribo-material iglidur TX2 in its product range, which works without lubrication. Because even small excavators still need 50…
igus Showcases 168 Tribo Innovations At Its 2021 Motion Plastics Show
The real-life/virtual trade show invites visitors to use high-performance polymers to improve their moving applications More new products, product extensions and digital offerings than ever before: the 2021 "igus Motion Plastics Show" is opening digitally. Visitors can look forward to 168 innovations from all departments – from telescopic robot tube…
Chr. Hansen Natural Colours Announces Company Name Change To Oterra
Chr. Hansen Natural Colours A/S, the leading provider of natural colours with the widest natural colour portfolio in the industry, has announced today the company will be known as Oterra, effective immediately, and will begin the process to operate under the new name. The new name, Oterra, is inspired by the Latin word for earth.…
Roquette Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary In China
Roquette celebrates the 20th anniversary of its plant in Lianyungang, China. This celebration marks two successful decades of investment, growth and commitment to offer the best of nature to Chinese customers and consumers. Responding to Chinese health challenges through innovation and expertise The Asian market, and China in particular, present…
Danone Appoints Antoine de Saint-Affrique As Chief Executive Officer
Danone has appointed Antoine de Saint-Affrique as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2021. The decision of tonight’s Board followed a rigorous selection process led by the Governance Committee. Antoine de Saint-Affrique will succeed the joint interim leadership of Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta and Shane Grant. The Board of Directors also decided…