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Not COVID-19 retaliation? Analysts claim Australia-China trade war is ‘over-sensationalised’

Tensions between Australia and China have recently been running high over barley tariffs and beef bans, but this nothing new nor solely due to ‘punishing behaviour’ over COVID-19, according to several trade consulting experts.

NutraIngredients' Immunity Online Series: Second APAC webinar focusing on the microbiome takes place this week

The second APAC webinar in NutraIngredients' global online immunity series takes place on Wednesday (June 3) when we will be shining the spotlight on the microbiome.

New Zealand’s trade saviours: Fruit, dairy and meat hold the fort as COVID-19 hits other export commodities

Fruit, dairy and meat have emerged as ‘saviour commodities’ for New Zealand trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, with these food exports showing significant growth despite just about all other sectors experiencing falls.

China Focus: Pepsi, Mondelez and Coca-Cola China specials, e-commerce and more feature in our round-up

Pepsi, Mondelez and Coca-Cola China specials, e-commerce and more feature in this edition of China Focus.

Cheap, simple protection: India invents edible fruit coating to extend shelf life and overcome cold chain challenges

Researchers in India have developed a new coating from oat and wheat to be used for various fruits that it says can extend shelf life and overcome the country’s cold chain challenges in a cheap and effective manner.

Making a splash: Barramundi Asia to complete Brunei sea bass nursery by year end

Singapore-based aquaculture firm Barramundi Asia is planning to complete its land-based and coastal nursery in Brunei by the end of the year, as the company works towards its goal of achieving 50,000 tonnes across its farms by 2030.

Surviving COVID-19: Coca-Cola Amatil to implement cost-saving measures in 2020 even as sales rise

Coca-Cola Amatil says it has seen improved sales performance across most of its markets in May, but will have to continue to focus on cost-savings initiatives in the coming year as the company doubles down on efforts to survive the impacts of COVID-19.