Bridging the fibre gap

In the following report, Christian Philippsen, managing director at BENEO Asia Pacific, highlights the potential of fibre-enriched breakfast drinks as a tool to help people in Asia start their days better nutritionally

TMTS 2014: CNC turning center spindle from Kenturn

Mr Heng Tsan Yeh, president of Kenturn, said that aside from the upgrades in the spindle, he also delves into the study of gearboxes.

TMTS 2014: FEMCO to expand presence in the ASEAN market

Marketing Manager Mr Matt Yen said the company will focus its resources in the ASEAN market.

Abraaj Group seeks stake in Saudi fast-food chain

The leading investor hopes to close negotiations with TPG to buy Kudu

Key technology for plastic pipe production

Smooth pipe cutting technique assures size accuracy and durability of equipment and tools.

Ishida upgrades packing line with Robotgrader

Robotgrader products may now be integrated into Ishida’s fresh food packing line

Africa's ideal source of vitamin A

In an efficacy study made in Zambia, researchers found that consumption of orange maize can provide up to 50% of their daily requirement of the vitamin

Chr. Hansen announces 8% organic growth

Annual results are according to expectations

EU, FAO launch “greening” programme

In a step to fight hunger, foster stability and adapt to climate change, the EU and FAO will start a new programme to reinforce sustainable land management and restore dry lands and degraded lands in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific

Researchers see potential of resveratrol in osteoporosis treatment

Resveratrol, a natural compound in red wine and grapes, boosts spinal bone density in men, according to Danish researchers

Global lactic acid consumption continues to rise

F&B industry drives demand in China, whilst US remains top market for lactic acid

PTC ASIA 2014 - Asia's leading trade fair for motion, drive and automation

PTC ASIA 2014, Asia's leading trade fair for motion, drive and automation and, next to MDA in Hannover, is the second-largest event of its type worldwide.