Thaifex: Another record-breaking event

THAIFEX-World of Food Asia offered show attendees a multitude of opportunities to identify potential business partners across 16 different food and hospitality segments, with similar robust performance in World of Seafood, World of Coffee & Tea and World of FoodService. The fair, which took place from 21-25 May at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, saw visitor attendance reach 30,479. According to organisers, there were 20% more foreign exhibitors this year at 1,463.

Vitafoods Asia adds in-depth conference, innovations awards

DEMAND for nutraceutical and functional foods in Asia is being driven by the growing number of high earning, middle class consumers who seek solutions to health and well-being issues. There is also massive potential for companies to exploit the untapped potential for functional food and drinks in this region.

Understanding legislation and trends in product inspection

THAILAND is a major producer of poultry, alongside the United States and China. In 2012, 11% of the total amount of exports was chicken and poultry products.

Consistent dough quality

THE ZPM is the only industrial continuous mixing system to have shafts that run in the same direction, according to its manufacturer WP Bakery Group.

IFF flavors facility opens in Illinois

The International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) brings its creation laboratories closer to customers in the greater Chicago area

A new look and tagline for Snyder’s-Lance

The company updates its corporate logo to emphasize its growth toward becoming a branded snack food company

Pfizer to buy Hospira for $17 billion

Acquisition will mean ownership of the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies and a global leader in biosimilars  

Barry Callebaut opens Chocolate Academy in Cologne

World's leading chocolate manufacturer will offer first-class trainings in confectionery, pastry and cake design for chocolate professionals in its first center in Germany  

System meets microbial screening requirements of SMEs

The Celsis Accel system allows Home, Beauty and Pharmaceutical products to be quickly released from micro hold reducing manufacturing cycle times and inventory requirements

Western Concord to use AVT’s Argus Turbo

AVT’s 100% print inspection and quality assurance system will enable Western Concord to inspect all printed materials and address problems accordingly

Del Monte Favourite Juice brand in the UAE

The product, which bested Al Marai, Al Rawabi, and Barakat in its category, promotes healthy eating on the go

AmCham China calls for increased cooperation with China

A new report on improving Chinese agricultural sustainability emphasizes the need for greater collaboration