Soda tax may not curb obesity stats: Economists
The effects of imposing taxes on soft drinks to curb growing waistlines in the nation’s youth may be weaker than expected as kids turn to other sources of calories, says a new study.
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Extra cultures help diversify cheese flavours
The addition of adjunct bacteria cultures is a “promising strategy” in the production of new artisan cheeses with more diverse flavours, say researchers.
Special Edition: Asia
Untapped ingredients from Japan may have potential worldwide
Green tea, soy and CoQ10 are some of the best known ingredients for supplements and functional foods from Japan, but a wealth of lesser-known foodstuffs are also the subject of inquiry into their potential health benefits.
Cargill to buy Unilever’s Brazilian tomato biz
Agrifoods giant Cargill is to acquire the tomato sauce and paste business of Unilever in Brazil for around R$600m, bringing leading brands into the fold as well as solidifying its supply relations with Unilever.
Solbar plans US growth with acquisition
Soy specialist Solbar USA has snapped up Nebraska-based Green Planet Farms for $7.75m as part of an effort to grow its sales and soy processing capabilities in its target market.