Gulfood 2024

06 Sep 2024 --- This week in nutrition news, the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) received a significant contribution from the Japanese government to help provide school meals to students in... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- In 2023, 13.5% of US households (18 million households) were food insecure “at least sometime during the year,” according to the 2023 Household Food Security in the US... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- Halving salt intake can significantly lower the blood pressure of those prescribed medication for cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the research group Action on Salt... Read More

06 Sep 2024 --- An international interdisciplinary team of researchers has engineered an aqueous solution — an oil-free super lubricant — from alternative proteins such as potato... Read More

05 Sep 2024 --- Diet-tracking applications using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are gaining popularity, but experts warn of persistent information logging concerns. We continue our conversation on... Read More

30 Aug 2024 --- A recent Action on Salt and Sugar report, “Healthiness Assessment in the UK Out of Home Sector,” reveals that as much as 75% of popular takeaway foods are unhealthy. We sit down with Dr. Monique Tan, Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Public Health and Policy and the lead author of the report, to better understand how nutritional transparency in out of home (OOH) foods could impact public health outcomes.

26 Aug 2024 --- Contemporary agri-food systems depend on antibiotic use, leading to health concerns for livestock animals and humans. We discuss the issues of antibacterial and antimicrobial resistance with Erik Ruiz, safer pharma program manager at the European branch of the international organization Health Care without Harm. Ruiz further tells us about the significance of the upcoming UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance in September 2024.

11 Jul 2024 --- At Daesang’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea, we sit down with Angie Jang, the company’s marketing manager for the marketing division of the ingredient business unit, to discuss the multifunctional benefits and versatility of its GoldRella and White Chlorella solutions for plant-based food applications. Jang also details the company’s future vision for these innovative offerings.

10 Jul 2024 --- We catch up with Dr. Wookyung Chung, the VP and head of Food R&D at Samyang at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Chung details the company’s latest innovations, speaks to the trends and consumer demands impacting the industry and offers a glimpse into Samyang’s future focuses.

27 Jun 2024 --- Traceability and strict safety standards are of growing importance to the Chinese market, which is showing broad interest in collagen ingredients. Henry Ye, general manager for Asia, explains how PB Leiner is demonstrating full traceability for its fish collagen due to a joint venture with the largest tilapia fish processing company in China. He also describes how cultural differences make fish collagen particularly appealing to Asian consumers.