A blacklist of polluting companies, including two well known food
processors, was issued by China's environmental watchdog yesterday,
which denies bank loans in attempt to punish those that flout
regulations.
New Zealand today launched a major initiative to boost its food and
beverage exports, including NZ$19m earmarked for new market
development and a roadmap for innovations.
As China unveils a raft of changes to food safety standards, its
inspectors are investigating the excess additives and preservatives
found in children's snacks made in the country.
A project to improve the quality of food production in Ho Chin Minh
(HCM), will increase the city's competitiveness in the global
market, the local administration has said.
Food allergies in Australian children have risen 12-fold since 1995
and there is an "urgent need" for further research into the trend,
according to a new study.
China yesterday launched a crackdown on US food imports following
the seizure of "rancid" pistachio nuts, in a move that mirrors the
treatment of exports going the other way.
