2024 Oxford Economics report highlights the urgent need for government and industry to address food security and curb food price fluctuations across Southeast Asia while meeting climate targets. Extreme weather events coupled with the cost of the energy transition could result in Southeast Asia’s food prices increasing by between 30 percent and 59 percent, according to the latest report by Oxford Economics. The paper, titled Climate Change and Food Prices in Southeast Asia - 2024 Update, … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian food prices could surge by up to 59% due to climate change and net-Zero goals: Urgent global action required
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Lubrizol melt-in-your-mouth Magnesium has highest palate appeal says new study
MAGSHAPE™ orosoluble magnesium earns the highest ratings for sensory properties in blind tasting Barcelona - Lubrizol’s MAGSHAPE™ melt-in-your-mouth magnesium was rated the most palate-pleasing option in a new consumer study. The powdered stick’s superior sensory properties were confirmed in a blind-tasting panel involving 100 participants. MAGSHAPE is a microencapsulated form of magnesium crafted by Lubrizol to redress many of the challenges associated with magnesium … [Read more...] about Lubrizol melt-in-your-mouth Magnesium has highest palate appeal says new study
MycoTechnology names Jordi Ferre as Chief Executive Officer
MycoTechnology, Inc. has appointed Jordi Ferre as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 02, 2025. Ranjan Patnaik, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, who has been acting as interim CEO, will continue to serve as MycoTechnology’s CTO. Ferre joins leading food technology innovator, MycoTechnology, with over 30 years of general management experience in the global food, value-added ingredients, and Agri-tech industries. He will be relocating to the Denver, Colorado area, where … [Read more...] about MycoTechnology names Jordi Ferre as Chief Executive Officer