Suminter India Organics to get $25m IFC investment
Suminter India Organics, one of India’s leading exporters of organic produce, is to receive an in investment of US$25 from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank,…
Natural and organic industry gathers in Hong Kong
Thousands of international buyers and distributors are congregating in Hong Kong for the fourth edition of Natural & Organic Products Asia trade show, which opens tomorrow (30 August) at the…
Protein awareness driving Asia Pacific wellness boom – report
The growing appeal of healthy lifestyles has made its way to consumers in Southeast Asia, with increasing knowledge about dietary protein helping to drive strong growth in the wellness products…
Australia “well placed” to target China’s $30bn wellbeing market – report
Australia’s natural products industry is well placed to compete for emerging market opportunities in China’s fast growing wellbeing market, according to a new report from government trade body Austrade.
Single regulatory agency and label would boost India’s organic sector, say economists
The absence of a single central regulatory agency has been holding back India’s organic food and farming industry, say a group of experts and the Indian Council for Applied Economic…
Singapore researchers develop immunity-boosting probiotic beer
Beer lovers may soon have a gut-friendly drink to raise a toast to, thanks to the creation of a novel probiotic sour beer by a team of researchers from the…
‘Achieving a healthy lifestyle’ is Chinese consumers’ top priority
Achieving a healthy lifestyle continues to be Chinese consumers’ top priority, according to new research published by Mintel.
Sustainable Foods Summit heads for Asia
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) its Sustainable Foods Summit format to Asia.
India’s TV watchdog launches crackdown on false ayurveda claims
India’s TV and watchdog has launched a crackdown on advertisers and broadcasters who make misleading claims about traditional health remedies and systems, reports Business Standard.
‘Consumption with a purpose’ message boosts TCM and Ayurveda prospects in Western markets
Traditional and alternative medicine approaches originating in Asia are increasingly popular among Western consumers, creating a major opportunity for Asian ingredients suppliers and enterprising brands on both sides of the…
