Race against the clock: New Zealand supplements sector hoping long wait for new regulations isn’t scuppered by election…again
A potential new regulatory framework for the industry is included in the mammoth Therapeutic Products Bill, which also include medicines and medical devices, currently making its way through the parliamentary process.The bill was introduced to Parliament last November and referred to the Health Select Committee for consultaions.The committee then received more than 16,500 written submissions
China Focus: Expanded use of B vitamins, consumers’ doubt about sweeteners, Kiji Kava’s distribution strategy, new industry association and more
China expands use of B vitamins into sports drinks, raises maximum dosage of taurineChina’s food safety authorities have allowed the use of vitamins B1 and B2 in beverages for special purposes, such as sports and nutritive drinks.At the moment, vitamins B1 and B2 are allowed to be incorporated as food additives into dairy powder for
‘Not going away’: Tyson confident that protein demand will continue APAC growth with health and affordability as bigger drivers
Tyson specialises in various forms of prepackaged poultry products from whole grilled chickens to nuggets as well as its most recent venture into plant-based snacking items with its First Pride range. Despite the recent downturn seen in the plant-based category in Asia, based on Tyson’s long experience in both the animal and plant-based protein sectors
Squid games: Thai Coconut expands horizons beyond beverages to enter plant-based foods sector
Thai Coconut is best known for its beverages made from coconut milk or coconut water, but with the progression of the Thai food and beverage industry the firm has decided to step out of its comfort zone.“The idea was that we wanted to expand and increase our product range, but still base our products on
Trust as important as tech: How to convince SEA smallholders to drive climate-smart farming
Recent years has seen a huge way of digital and tech innovations across the globe – many pioneered by start-ups – to help farmers adopt more climate friendly practices and minimise risk to their businesses from climate change.However, with South East Asia home to more than 80% of the world’s small holder farmers, driving adoption
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