Fonterra says organics perfect fit for food-scared Asia
Fonterra’s organics ingredients business is being underpinned by increasing demand for clean, natural and safe dairy products in Asian markets.
Archives for February 21, 2012
Online payment system for Indian food importers promises a speedier process
Indian food importers have got some respite from the bureaucratic muddle that is importing food products in the country thanks to a new payment system set up by the country’s apex food safety body.
Half of Hong Kong foods contain arsenic (but aren’t dangerous)
A new report from the Center for Food Safety in Hong Kong has revealed almost half of food samples contain inorganic arsenic – but not in amounts sufficient to pose serious threats to health.
China food safety collaboration will ensure health through best practices - USDA
Officials from the US and China have signed an agreement that will see the nations collaborate on issues including food safety over the next five years.
Nuclear fears pummeled seafood trade between Korea and Japan
The previously robust seafood trade corridor between Japan and South Korea took a huge beating because of nuclear contamination fears in the wake of the Fukushima incident last year.