Australia sees surge for lamb and mutton exports
Australian lamb and mutton exports were boosted by a surge in shipments to China and the Middle East last year, according to the latest data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Archives for August 19, 2013
'Room for improvement' in NZ dairy safety systems, says regulator
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is considering the provisional implementation of stricter food safety measures in the dairy industry following a recent spate of high-profile product contamination cases.
Australian scientists serve cyclists healthier ‘hydrating’ beer
Australian scientists have created a healthier more hydrating beer by adding electrolytes and lowering the alcohol content to reduce the dangers of drinking.
Machinery firm says Japan is 15 years ahead in cake innovation
North America and Europe can learn a lot about cakes from Japan – a market that is significantly advanced in terms of innovation in the field, says cake machinery firm Masdac International.
Coca-Cola Amantil hoping for a beer buzz after drinks war hits profits
On a day when Coca-Cola’s Australian distributor admitted that a soft-drinks price war had significantly hit its first-half earnings, it also revealed it will make a big-chips return to the local beer market.
Interview: Prof Suhaila Mohamed, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia’s herbal leadership the result of government support
Government financing and promotion of herbal ingredients research has helped Malaysia to become one of the world leaders in the field, according to one of the country’s pre-eminent researchers.