Words by Tjalling Bekker, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific at FrieslandCampina Ingredients Asia’s rapidly ageing population is causing many to recognise that a healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body if they want to stay fit and active until late in life. In fact, projections suggest that one in four people in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be over 60 years old by 2050. And as countries across the region raise the retirement age – as China has recently done – or consider similar changes … [Read more...] about Next-gen omega-3s: Meeting evolving consumer needs in APAC with algae-based DHA innovations
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Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands
From CEO Eugene Wang researching on how algae can be transformed into a seafood alternative in 2013, to releasing a algae-based milk product in May of this year, Sophie’s Bionutrients is embarking on a new chapter. The food technology company is setting up shop in the Netherlands and tapping the country’s comprehensive network of alternative protein suppliers. The Netherlands is home to about 250 plant-based protein manufacturers, with many based in the Food Valley region. Known businesses in … [Read more...] about Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands
Bigger manufacturing facility in the pipeline for Provectus Algae
Australian biotechnology company Provectus Algae will be expanding into a large-scale production facility to complement the existing operations they have today. This new factory will be up and running by the end of the year in Noosaville, Australia. Boasting of a 200,000-litre production capacity, this plant will be responsible for the biomanufacturing of high-value compounds that utilise microalgae. It will be covering end-to-end services, from R&D to large-scale production. Among the … [Read more...] about Bigger manufacturing facility in the pipeline for Provectus Algae
