Indonesia’s palm oil tax change comes under fire
Indonesia’s new tax structure for palm oil exports has sparked concern among competing refiners abroad and palm oil growers at home.
Archives for September 18, 2011
North American demand for honey spurs purity certification offering
A market for Indian honey in the North American market has prompted Intertek to launch a honey certification service for manufacturers and exporters in India.
India's protectionist stance panned by WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has criticized India for its protective trade policy on food items, in an environment that is causing record food prices across the world.
Red wine for ‘joy and strength’ in China: Analyst
International wine manufacturers should look to cultural preferences for niche and premium red wines to be successful in China, according to an industry analyst.
Lutein sales double in 12 months for Chinese supplier, but marigold shortage threatens
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem reports that sales of eye health carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin have doubled in a year to break the million-dollar mark for the first time – even as a marigold shortage sets in.
NZ’s Griffin’s Foods subject of sale rumours
Rumours have abounded this past week that buyout fund Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) is looking to sell New Zealand-based Griffin's Foods, a maker of biscuits, snacks, and confectionery products for the Australasian market.