Academics call for ban on child-facing junk food advertising
A ban on manipulative junk food advertising to children is urgently needed to help fight increasing rates of childhood obesity, say University of Otago Wellington researchers.
Archives for February 10, 2014
Oz economy outpaces confectionery growth
The Australian confectionery market is growing slower than the country’s economy, according to a report from Market Line.
Al Dahra plans $150m rice mill for Abu Dhabi
Al Dahra Agriculture will build a US$150m basmati rice processing facility it announced this week, as regional firms work to secure basmati imports.
Can EPA-rich supplements help brains work 'less hard' and boost mental performance?
Omega-3 supplements rich in EPA may improve cognitive performance with a reduction in neural activity observed, indicating that the brain worked ‘less hard’, report researchers from Australia.
Middle East a ripe market for baby food makers
Demand for baby food in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has grown phenomenally over the past few years, with growth expected to spiral over the next three years, a new report has suggested.
Wellbeing to bring Nom and Creative Nature products to Middle East
Wellbeing International has secured exclusive rights to distribute products from UK-based Nom Foods and Creative Nature across the Middle East.
Kiwi products boycotted through ‘buy Australian’ supermarket campaign
The reported move by Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains to encourage shoppers to “buy Australian” seems to be heading towards a political tit-for-tat across the Tasman.
India criticised as government nears approval of sugar subsidy rise
Strong suggestions that India is about to announce an increase in sugar export subsidies have brought a wave of criticism from competing countries, who say that what India is doing is wrong and “distorts" the sugar trade.
Container of Chinese animal-sourced glucosamine passes UK port inspection
A 21-tonne container of Chinese shellfish-sourced raw glucosamine powder has passed border inspection at a UK port, the first to do so since a January quality control crackdown on animal-sourced glucosamine, chondroitin and chitosan.
What do the eco heretics mean for GM golden rice?
Dr Patrick Moore – Greenpeace founding member and GM defector – represents a fear that lurks in the heart of all ideologists: Am I on the right side of the fence? Am I the goodie or the baddie?
Private equity fund to focus on Middle East food industry
Al Mal Capital has become the first financial firm to launch a private equity fund focused solely on the food and beverage sector in the Middle East.