Hong Kong bird flu risk 'low'
Hong Kong’s food chief has said that the risk of a local avian influenza (AI) outbreak remains at a “stable and low level”, but warned the poultry industry must remain vigilent.
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Edible coatings can extend fruit shelf life, say researchers
A research project in Pakistan has successfully extended the shelf life of different fruits by applying various types of edible coating materials.
Fonterra revises milk price forecast for 2012/13 season
Fonterra has announced a revised payout forecast range for the 2012/13 season, including a lower farm gate milk price (FGMP) of $5.25 per kilogram of milk solids – down from $5.50.
Australia takes FMD precautions
Representatives from across Australia’s meat sector have met to discuss measures to tackle the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease.
Food Vision 2013 to set global food industry agenda for innovation and growth
In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will...