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Little harmony: How South East Asian countries have been erecting barriers in the name of free trade

At a time when barriers to trade are supposedly being knocked down, a number of South East Asian countries are protecting their own animal protein industries from intra-bloc competition.

Adelaide juicers eye Asia a decade after starting from scratch

Ten years after after consecutive poor seasons forced generations-old South Australian orchardist family to spin off a juice company from scratch, their brand has become recognised nationally and is now eyeing export markets.

Safety First: Food contamination rules, allergens and Japan allergen-free collaborations feature in this edition of our food safety round-up

Food contamination, allergens and related Japanese food business collaborations take the spotlight in this edition of Safety First

Skyrocketing prices: Turkish municipality authorities sell fruit and vegetables directly to consumers

Turkish municipalities have started to sell vegetables and fruits directly to consumers on Monday (Feb 11) in response to rising prices.

Import and re-export of shark meat banned in the UAE as part of conservation efforts

The UAE has introduced a new resolution which prohibits the import and re-export of shark meat, with trade now only permitted if the freight forwarder presents the required shipping documents.

Health focus: CP Foods targets 30% of healthy products for NPD with opening of new research centre

Thai food manufacturing giant Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) is targeting 30% of its new product development (NPD) this year to be focused on healthy food products.

'Reshaping' sweetness: Ingredion's stevia and Saraya's monk fruit latest additions to Australia and NZ's sugar reduction arsenal

Ingredion's new stevia sweetener, the BESTEVIA® Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener, has received approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to be used as an 'intense sweetener'.

Singapore retailer targets 100 halal groceries across island in the next year

Singapore’s “halalpreneur” has resurrected his dream of developing a nationwide chain of Islamic compliant food stores after his hopes were dashed last year.