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New Zealand calls for ban on ‘damaging’ soy-based infant formulas

Health and medical experts in New Zealand have called for a ban on soy-based infant formula after a recent mouse study suggested soy damages the reproductive tract and immune system.

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Indian herbal specialist ups coleus farming amid weight management demands

Indian herbal specialist, Olive Lifesciences, has increased the contract farming for its lead product coleus, amid growing weight management demands for the extract from Japan, Europe and the US.

Myanmar holds lucrative food opportunities for Thailand

Thailand’s food processing industry should capitalize on Myanmar's new open economy given its geographical and historical advantage, a top food institute had said.

India frees sugar export controls

India has decided to allow the free export of sugar, enabling industry to ship surplus supplies to overseas food manufacturers.

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Bright wins knowledge but Weetabix won’t work in China: Analysts

Bright wins knowledge but Weetabix won’t work in China: Analysts

China’s Bright Food has snapped up 60% of Weetabix for £1.2bn (US$1.95bn) but industry analysts say the...

US algae firm will upscale and enter Southeast Asia with Indonesian investment

US algae firm will upscale and enter Southeast Asia with Indonesian investment

A US$15m strategic investment from Indonesian agribusiness group, Salim, will increase research and production capabilities and open...

Indian diet experts demand GI food indicators

Indian diet experts demand GI food indicators

Nutritionists in India have called for clear labelling of the glycemic index (GI) on food products, as...

Australia’s unappetising, business-as-usual Budget: AFGC

Australia’s unappetising, business-as-usual Budget: AFGC

Australia’s Federal Budget is unappetising, with no bold policies directly impacting the country’s food and drink industry,...

The GM rice problem: Food fraud from China?

The GM rice problem: Food fraud from China?

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