Postbiotic approval: Kirin subsidiary’s ingredient approved for use in foods, supplements in India
The company received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in August that IMMUSE, its proprietary Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) postbiotic, could be used in general foods and health supplements. The postbiotic was approved under Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017. Outside of India, the ingredient is already used
Ethnic essentials: Experimental and hyperlocalised flavours find growing favour amongst ASEAN consumers
Hyperlocalisation refers to cuisines that are very specialised to a particular region or demographic, often covering very unique flavours or tastes, such as Jollof rice that originates from West Africa.In the wake of the pandemic, there was a corresponding rise in consumer interest towards experimental cooking which also improved the recognition and appreciation of such
Food label changes: Philippines updates policies governing sodium limits and caloric labelling in pre-packaged food products
In September 2023, the Philippines FDA issued a formal circular highlighting that food manufacturers and distributors in the country will need to adhere to updated labelling requirements for pre-packaged processed food products.These changes were based on the Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI) nutritional system dietary standards used in the Philippines, which has been in
‘Revive with exports’: Japanese associations gearing up for functional foods export opportunities
The FFC sector is a major component of Japan’s health and nutrition industry.Launched in 2015, there are 7,525 FFC products developed as of October 2, surpassing that of Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) and Foods with Nutrient Function Claims (FNFC) – two systems which were introduced way earlier.NutraIngredients-Asia understands from Japan Alliance of Health
Impactful innovation in Yemen: Recognising consumer priorities and behaviour shifts caused by reduced purchasing power key – HSA Group
Businesses in conflicted-affected areas must first understand the pressures faced by local consumers to counter food insecurity and economic uncertainty, said Dr Rabih Kamleh, Chief R&D Officer at HSA Group.“Impactful innovation must be underpinned by a clear understanding of consumer needs. This is especially true in a market like Yemen, where exchange rates and consumer
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