Archives for July 17, 2013

Tate & Lyle to boost Asian food systems through Chinese joint-venture

Through the complex acquisition of a majority stake through China’s Jiangsu Howbetter Food Co., Tate & Lyle can now boast a platform to boost its food systems business in the country.

Singapore prepared for bird flu, says animal health body

Singapore’s contingency plan for dealing with an outbreak of bird flu in a poultry slaughterhouse is “robust and efficient”, according to the country’s Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA).

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'Evidence to break monopolistic monoculture of GE'

Last week, I travelled to the Chinese city of Kunming to attend the International Conference on Ethnic Food Cultures and Food Safety. 

Sparking nostalgia: Kellogg goes retro with limited edition packs

Kellogg Australia will launch limited edition retro packaging across a handful of its iconic cereal and bar brands for the month of August.

Asian cocoa grind defies slowing Chinese economy

The Asian cocoa grind has registered a shock 2% increase in Q2 in the face of economic slowdown in China, the region’s growth driver.

SAB Miller JV MD wants 30%+ market share in China

The head of SAB Miller’s JV in China says the firm should be gunning for a 30%+ beer market share as it seeks to consolidate its position as market leader, but major takeover targets are scarce.