Weekly Trade Information-122

author: SNC | Good Fortune

2024-09-06

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1.The Functions and Applications of Konjac

Konjac, also known as ghost yam, flower stalk lotus, snake head seedling, and Indian taro, is a perennial herb of the Araceae family. It contains glucomannan (KGM), protein, starch, crude fiber, and various amino acids, and is a traditional food and medicinal resource in China. Due to its unique physicochemical properties, konjac has been widely used in various fields such as medicine, petroleum, chemical industry, geology, automotive, printing and dyeing, building materials, agriculture, environmental protection, aerospace, and aviation.

(Source: FIEU Food Ingredients Union)

2.The Advantages of Sugar Alcohols in Beverages

Sugar-free milk beverages and sugar-free soy milk mainly use xylitol and maltitol as substitutes for sucrose to create beverages with health benefits suitable for diabetics and those concerned about obesity. For example, well-known companies like Mengniu and Yili have introduced xylitol sour milk and xylitol yogurt products. Food companies such as Lao Bute and Hebei Chengde have launched xylitol almond milk and peanut milk beverages, which have been well-received in the market. In blended dairy beverages, the use of maltitol does not affect the flavor of yogurt and has a unique color, aroma, and taste. It is rich in nutrients, has low calories, and is stable and soluble in water. Therefore, maltitol can partially or completely replace sucrose in the production of sugar-free blended yogurt beverages.

(Source: FIEU Food Ingredients Union)

3.Oreo Teams Up with Coca-Cola, What's the Strategy?

The Oreo cookie, which has been around for over 100 years, and Coca-Cola soda have found a new way to engage with young consumers. On September 4th, the limited-edition products of Oreo and Coca-Cola, under the Mondelez brand, were officially unveiled at the "New Pals Playful Pop-up Space" in North Bund, Shanghai. It is understood that starting from September, Oreo Coca-Cola™ flavored cream biscuits and Coca-Cola New Pals Oreo™ limited edition cola-flavored soda are now available for sale through both brands' online and offline channels.

(Source: FoodTalks)

4.NMN Expected to Regain Dietary Supplement Status in the U.S.

Recently, the Natural Products Association (NPA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demanding that the FDA stop the illegal retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN). NMN was recognized as a legal dietary supplement ingredient by the FDA in May 2022. As the oldest and most powerful trade association in the natural products industry, the NPA successfully won a lawsuit in 2022, allowing NAC to continue to be sold as a dietary supplement, and this lawsuit will also be beneficial for NMN to regain its dietary supplement status in the U.S.

(Source: Hangzhou Wei Gao)

5.SF Airlines Launches "Ezhou=Incheon" International Cargo Route

A few days ago, a B757-200 full-cargo aircraft took off from Ezhou Huaihu Airport and arrived at Incheon International Airport in South Korea 2.5 hours later, marking the official opening of the "Ezhou⇌Incheon" international cargo route. The "Ezhou⇌Incheon" route is operated by SF Airlines, with a maximum payload of 28 tons, and plans to operate 5 flights per week, providing nearly 280 tons of airlift capacity for Ezhou to and from Incheon each week.

(Source: Foreign Land Consultant)