Singapore and South Australia collaborate for functional food innovation

The two organization have signed a MoU to promote business and share understanding.Singapore’s government enterprise body SPRING is joining forces with economic development agency Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) to collaborate on functional food innovation. The two orga...

AFGC launches a new technology to track food supply

It is hoped that the technology will allow industry players share consistent and standardized information about food ingredients and finished products.The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched a new technology system, ePIF, which enables companies to track product information acros...

FDA delays changes to simplify calorie labels

The planned nutrition label changes include a more prominent display of calories, more realistic serving sizes, labeling Food and Drug Administration has postponed the nutrition label changes intended to make information on them clearer and easier to understand The deadline had been late July 2018....

Food Industry Asia urges for support for GDA labeling among F&B sector

Food Industry Asia (FIA), in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), recently carried out a workshop to raise awareness of Front of P...

Bi Jingquan met US FDA to discuss on promoting innovations under regulatory reform

Bi Jingquan, Minister of China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), met with the delegation led by Dr. Theresa Mullin, Director of the Office of Strategic Programs of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Bi Jingquan, Minister of China Foo...

Government to operationalize four mega food parks for the development of the food processing sector

The Modi government receives 300 proposals for setting up cold chain projects as the industry is seeking interest in the food processing sector.The government said it is working on a rapid pace for the development of the food processing sector and about four mega food parks will be made operational ...

Government of Canada launches Food Policy Consultation

Feedback from the consultations will provide the federal government with a better understanding of Canadians’ priorities when it comes to food-related issues. The results will help inform key elements of a food policy, including a long-term vision and identifying actions to take in the near term.O...

UAE is imposing new taxes

It comes as more and more countries around the world introduce tax on sugary and fizzy drinks. The UAE is introducing new fiscal measures to tax carbonated drinks by 50 per cent and a 100 per cent tax hike on energy drinks. The levy will be applied to the retail price of the drinks and comes into f...

DuPont Probiotic Strain recorded for Foods with Function Claims in Japan

This further validates the strong scientific evidence DuPont has on the link between digestive health and probiotics.Food products containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 from the DuPont Danisco range have recently been recorded with the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency for Food with Function Claims...

Monde Nissin joins FIA

Monde Nissin places emphasis on its commitment to provide healthier and more sustainable food.Monde Nissin Corporation, a global food & beverage company headquartered in Manila, Philippines, has joined Food Industry Asia (FIA), expanding the association’s network of responsible businesses....

South Asian influencers to support food safety

As a part of this dialogue, nearly 100 participants came forward to indicate their intention to act in various areas.Decision-makers and leading influencers from the public and private sectors across South Asia have signaled their intent to support increased investments in food safety, as part of a ...

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