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Sugar taxes: The global picture in 2017

Sugar taxes: The global picture in 2017

By Lester Wan, Elaine Watson, Rachel Arthur

Sugar taxes have continued to gain momentum in 2017, but the introduction of new legislation is rarely straight-forward. We take a look at countries around the globe where sugar taxes have been making headlines this year.

FSSAI to draw up new packaging regulations

FSSAI to draw up new packaging regulations

By RJ Whitehead

Cases of contamination owing to the use of substandard materials have prompted the Indian regulator to take action by preparing new food packaging guidelines.

LT Foods JV to ‘create’ rice-based snacks category

India

LT Foods JV to ‘create’ rice-based snacks

By RJ Whitehead

Basmati rice manufacturer LT Foods will launch premium rice-based snacks through a joint venture with Kameda Seika of Japan, under the brand name Kari Kari.

Thaad missiles put a rocket up Korea-China trade

Thaad missiles put a rocket up Korea-China trade

By RJ Whitehead

Rising exports of South Korean instant noodles, dried seaweed and beer to China have bucked dipping food and beverage trends following Seoul’s decision to deploy a US-backed missile defence system.

Only an improved cold chain can raise farmers’ income

India

Only an improved cold chain can raise farmers’ income

By RJ Whitehead

Though the government has embarked on a number of projects over recent years to improve farm production, some states are yet to realise the importance of post-harvest management and have been missing out in revenue as a result, according to agriculture...

US calls on India to open up to GM soybean

US calls on India to open up to GM soybean

By RJ Whitehead

India must open up to genetically modified soybean if it wants to keep up with domestic demand, according to the agriculture representative of the American Embassy in Delhi.

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Indian feed player Godrej Agrovet going down IPO route

By Jane Byrne

Indian feed producer, Godrej Agrovet, has set a price range of 450-460 rupees a share for its initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to 11.6 billion rupees (US$177.6m), according to a public notice published today.

Keventer raises $25m to fund expansion

India

Keventer raises $25m to fund expansion

By RJ Whitehead

Kolkata-based dairy, fruit and grocery major Keventer Agro has raised US$25m in capital from Indian private equity firm Mandala Capital to fund its expansion in agro-food processing in eastern India. 

India gets agri-business and food-tech startup accelerator

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India gets agri-business and food-tech startup accelerator

By RJ Whitehead

Billionaire serial investor Taizo Son will bring an early-stage food incubator to India, where it will back startups that focus on farm-to-fork processes—a segment he believes the country has yet to fulfil.

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