All news articles for October 2012

Around 52,000 tonnes of palm oil fruit will come from Thai smallholders

Thai smallholders certified for sustainable palm oil

By RJ Whitehead

Independent Thai smallholders have become the first in the world to be RSPO-certified in a move that will significantly add to the global quantity of sustainable palm oil available on the market.

Web shaping the new Australian grocery consumer

Web shaping the new Australian grocery consumer

By Ankush Chibber

The Australian food industry is now facing a new type of consumer—one who is increasingly technology-literate with a wealth of information to support purchasing decisions.

Middle-class now the primary consumer of beef in China

Middle-class now China's primary consumer of beef

By Ankush Chibber

China’s rapidly growing middle-class is driving growth in the consumption of beef and meat products, a new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed.

India’s 'free from...' food claims lead the way for Asia-Pacific

India’s 'free from...' food claims lead the way for Asia-Pacific

By RJ Whitehead

As health concerns climb the global consumer agenda, manufacturers are quick to respond with new products to meet demand. But when it comes to items claiming that they contain no additives or preservatives, India seems to be leading the way.

Australian food industry not in a happy state

Australian food industry not in a happy state

By Ankush Chibber

Australia’s food manufacturing sector is facing significant economic challenges that require urgent attention from the government, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) in it's annual assessment of the industry.

India to become world’s largest beef exporter in 2012

India to become world’s largest beef exporter in 2012

By Raghavendra Verma, in New Delhi

India will become the largest exporter of beef in the world in 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has concluded in its latest report Livestock and Poultry-World Market and Trade 2012.

Probiotics on a charge in Asia, but players must get more organised

Probiotics on a charge in Asia, but players must get organised

With predicted growth of 15 to 20% imminent, probiotics in China and South Asia are destined for big things. But, according to Russell Ward, research director of food analyst Giract, a number of other factors must come into play before the segment reaches...

China wakes up and smells the new Nescafé...

China wakes up and smells the new Nescafé...

By Ben Bouckley

Nestlé will launch a reformulated version of single-serve coffee product Nescafé 1+2 Original in China this month, and claims that consumer tastes in the nation have changed.

Sino-NZ study aims to produce more and bigger grains

Sino-NZ study aims to produce bigger grains

By RJ Whitehead

In another agricultural research collaboration between New Zealand and China, scientists have begun a joint study into how to improve seeds so that farmers can produce more and bigger grains.

Indian consumers driving fruit and vegetable extract market

Indian consumers driving extract market

By Ankush Chibber

Indian consumers are far more aware of the functionality of food and beverage ingredients, which is driving innovation with fruit and vegetable extracts for ingredient manufacturers, a new report has revealed.

Study finds that 80% of urban Indian working women are overweight

80% of urban Indian working women are overweight

By RJ Whitehead

A new study has revealed that around 80% of urban Indian working women in the 25-45 age bracket are overweight as a result of sedentary lifestyles and changing food habits.

Oz school takes innovative approach to meal timings

Oz school takes innovative approach to meal timings

By RJ Whitehead

From today, students at an inner-city primary school in Australia will be taking lunch earlier after a new mealtime concept was introduced to promote healthy eating and as a means for teachers to more actively monitor what the kids are consuming.

Asia-Europe meeting closes with declaration on food

Asia-Europe meeting closes with declaration on food

By RJ Whitehead

The seventh edition of the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting closed in Laos’s capital with a declaration that emphasised the concern of the countries involved in “ensuring food security in the current situation of global climate change.”

The US ambassador, in national dress, preparing to sign the agreement

US-Indonesia pact aims to improve food knowhow

The US Agency for International Development has entered into a partnership with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) to help address food security and conservation.

NZ funds research for improved seeds and plants

NZ funds research for improved seeds and plants

By RJ Whitehead

A new research programme being co-funded by the New Zealand government and a Chinese-owned seed company sets out to improve seed and plant species for farmers, improve animal productivity and minimise environmental impacts.

China battles new avian flu outbreak

China battles new avian flu outbreak

By Leah Germain

The Chinese government is fighting a fresh major outbreak of avian influenza virus H5N1 in southern China, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). It says the outbreak was first reported on 11 September at a duck farm in the city...

Dr David Tribe

Talking tough on Monsanto GM maize cancer study

By RJ Whitehead

Last week saw a furious row between researchers in France and their critics from around the world after they published new findings on the effect of genetically modified Roundup maize when it is fed to rats.

Jose Graziano da Silva presenting the medal to Wen Jiabao

China pledges agri-growth as FAO honours premier

By RJ Whitehead

Chinese premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday pledged that China will seek the steady growth of agricultural products and enable Chinese farmers to share the achievements of the country's economic development and social progress.

Private agri-groups to develop SE Asian rice supply

Private agri-groups to develop SE Asian rice supply

By RJ Whitehead

Agribusiness companies from the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand have formed a consortium to develop a Southeast Asian rice supply chain using the proprietary hybrid and premium rice technology.

Carlsberg denies Heineken APB takeover drove Singha deal

Carlsberg denies Heineken APB takeover drove Singha deal

By Ben Bouckley

Carlsberg has agreed a strategic partnership with Singha Corporation, and tells BeverageDaily.com it is confident the new venture will succeed where a previous Thai partnership with Chang Beverages failed amidst legal acrimony in 2005.

The Food Alliance called into question food security under the terms of the green paper

Food advocate launches volley on Oz produce plan

By RJ Whitehead

An Australian food policy unit yesterday branded the country’s food system as “broken”, and blamed it for contributing to a raft of issues currently affecting society.

Eric Soubeiran is planning for expansion on the back of Fundooz's success

Danone to expand experimental Indian business unit

By RJ Whitehead

The experimental business unit that is dedicated to rolling out new Danone products for the masses in India has been deemed a success and will be expanded to other cities across the country.

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