Two major Australian cattle deals clinched
The Minderoo Group, the Western Australian cattle station owner, has purchased two Gascoyne stations, Brickhouse and Milinya, near Carnarvon for an undisclosed price.
Archives for August 9, 2015
Australian farm income for beef cattle revealed
The cash income of Australian beef cattle producing farms has increased strongly in 2014‒15, driven by increased cattle prices and the highest beef cattle turn-off in 36 years, an industry report indicates.
Flavour firm opens in Japan
Givaudan, a global flavour and fragrance house, has pumped more than €11.5M into a new Tokyo-based technical centre.
China to blame as Hershey reports Q2 loss of nearly $100m
The Hershey Company reported a net loss of almost $100m for the second quarter of 2015 - a result "adversely impacted" by its performance in China.
In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast
Botanicals are the fastest growing nutraceutical ingredient class in a category being driven by ageing populations around the world, a report has found.
Curcumin for sports nutrition? RCT supports role for pain reduction after heavy exercise
Supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment that gives turmeric its color, may reduce pain associated with exercise, and perhaps boost performance, says a new study.
Efacec to expand in South East Asia with three partnerships
Efacec has signed three contracts with PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology TBK (PT Smart TBK) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Lian Hock Hardware (Lian Hock) and a print and supply chain partner, in Singapore to expand its presence in South East Asia.
Far East digest
Low self-sufficiency rate stays put in Japan for fifth year
Low self-sufficiency rate stays put in Japan for fifth year
China direct
Child obesity has already doubled this century in Beijing
Child obesity has already doubled this century in Beijing
UK ingredients player expands to US, questions Chinese quality
UK-based ingredients distributor Direct Food Ingredients has opened an office and warehouse in Los Angeles where it will focus its activities in nutraceuticals and sports nutrition and push its quality credentials.