DNV inks deal to increase Asian presence
DNV has acquired International Standards Certifications (ISC) which has a strong presence in Asia.
Archives for February 24, 2015
Bangladesh poultry producers aim to create major export sales
Industry leaders, researchers and scientists wound up a three-day international poultry show and seminar in Dhaka on Saturday (21 February), vowing to improve food safety to help create a substantial Bangladesh processed chicken export sector by 2018.
Malaysia
Collagen suitable for Muslims and Hindus launched for first time
A Malaysian company has released the world’s first food-grade sheep collagen on the market to tap into religiously observant markets for which beef or pork are not allowed.
Australia
Complementary health comes in from the cold
Complementary medicine may have been welcomed back to the fold after an official review panel added a new chapter on alternative health to the landmark discussion document on healthcare deregulation it released last year.
Kerry Group on cusp of Pinnacle sale
Kerry Group is in advanced discussions to sell its €160m ($181.28m) Australian bakery business Pinnacle, the company says.
Vitamin D deficiency closely linked to diabetes but not obesity: Study
People who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh, say researchers.