Q&A with Imtiaz Chaglani, Director – Business Development (Asia) of Sweegen

What is a storytelling approach to product development ? Why is it important ?  

People are looking to move past the pandemic and experience products with exciting ingredients that inspire new activities or encourage favorite ones. ...

First-of-its-kind partnership highlights how startups can work with established industry leaders to feed the world

Eat Just, Inc., has recently announced that its GOOD MEAT division has entered into a joint development agreement with ADM, an international leader in nutrition that powers many of the world’s top food, beverage, health and wellness brands. ...

Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins, has announced in June the launch of its new NUTRALYS® range of organic textured proteins from pea and fava for the European markets. This launch enhances Roquette’s strong position on the overall protein market as a key leader for plant-based solutions ...

The BERICAP ClipAside Tethered Caps not only comply with EU Directive 2019/904 to improve recycling performance, but users are also impressed by their practicality. In fact, the majority of consumers surveyed rated the BERICAP tethered caps more positively than conventional closures. This is one of the findings of a consumer survey commissioned by BERICAP involving citizens aged between 18 and 80 as well as their families.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore.

With over 70 years of experience, Heat and Control are specialists in complete turnkey solutions for processing and packaging lines. From concept, testing and installation to after-sales service and support, its team of technicians, engineers and product experts have the knowledge to ensure your systems are up and running smoothly and are optimised for your product specifications.

Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients (JJING), the ingredients business unit of diversified Jebsen & Jessen Group, and Nactarome, a European group specialising in production of natural colors and flavorings, have recently announced a new partnership agreement that will see JJING becoming the exclusive distributor for Nactarome’s food and beverage colouring solutions in Southeast Asia and China.

Sweegen, the global pioneer in wellness ingredient technologies and innovations, has just announced its victory against PureCircle in a Stevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) patent lawsuit.

Steven Chen, CEO of Sweegen said, "Today's judgment vindicates Sweegen and affirms the company's position as an industry leader in innovative sweetener solutions.”

Rod ends are an indispensable part of machine and plant engineering for the food industry. They are used everywhere from filling plants to meat-processing machines and packaging systems, where they transmit dynamic forces to pivoting, tilting and rotating movements. ...

The future for plastic packaging might be bleak as companies and consumers seek to find alternative options to single-use plastic to support their lower carbon footprint and sustainable lifestyles. Nevertheless, it might be hard for the global economy to quit plastic, and companies are innovating new ways to recycle.

As more and more meat substitutes find their way into supermarkets, consumers are looking for plant-based alternatives that look, cook and taste like real meat.

To support food producers, Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has developed a range of ingredients for plant-based burgers, and research showed that lecithin is a key component that makes all ...

The Hershey Company recently announced the opening of its new R&D Center located in Johor, Malaysia. The investment is a core part of the company's strategy to drive international growth through innovation.

William Pritchett, Vice President of International Finance and Commercial, and Herjit Bhalla, Vice President, AEMEA & India, The Hershey Company were in Malaysia on 11 May for the ...

In June, GOOD Meat, the cultivated meat division of Eat Just, Inc., has officially announced its investment into building the largest cultivated meat production center in Asia. The complex, scheduled to open in first quarter 2023 at JTC Bedok Food City, will have the capacity to produce tens of thousands of pounds of meat ...

Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has approved the use of Kerry’s science-backed BC30™ as a probiotic culture in food products.

This comes after Malaysia Food Regulations amended probiotic regulations to include Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 under ...