New regional investments on hold, says Jaffan Trading
Regional food producers are holding back on new investments, but those who are spending are looking for novelty in chocolate and dates products, according to Jaffan Trading and Marketing.
Archives for November 23, 2015
Australia blocks farmland sale to foreign investors
The sale of Australia’s largest cattle property portfolio by S Kidman & Co to a foreign investor has been blocked by Australia’s Treasurer - finance minister Scott Morrison.
Ishida bags Almarai poultry project, makes sales at GFM
Almarai has installed a 37,000 bird-per-hour poultry processing line from Ishida, the Japanese firm announced, as it revealed it also made an on-floor sale at Gulfood Manufacturing.
Egyptian gov’t plans wider food imports, as food prices drive up inflation
Egypt’s government said it would widen the range of food products it imports, as food price rises push the country’s inflation to 9.7% in October, partly due to a chronic dollar shortage.
Kizad sees BRF upgrade and $40m Binghatti deal
BRF will upgrade its factory in Kizad by 28,000 tonnes next year, four years ahead of schedule, as Binghatti Holding announces plans to build a US$40.8m food facility in Kizad.
Far East digest
Wide-ranging B. longum BB536 study shows multiple benefits for elderly
A nationwide survey of middle-aged and elderly Japanese consumers has found that those who take probiotic milk have better bone health, are less prone to some diseases and remember more than those who choose regular milk.
Oman and Japan create $400m food investment fund
Oman and Japan have agreed to form a US$400m investment fund focused on food and agribusiness, aimed at boosting the industry in Oman as well as Japanese exports.
Russian chocolatier Goldberg plans UAE factory
Russian chocolate-maker Goldberg is planning to establish a factory in the UAE, as it targets the Middle East and North Africa as its first major export market.
Danish probiotics major signs JV in Korea
Biocare Copenhagen, a Danish probiotics company, will enter the Korean market through a partnership with local health food manufacturer and distributor Health Balance.
#Probiota16 : Amsterdam February 2-4, 2016
Probiota 2016 is go!...call for scientific abstracts extended until December 14
Probiota 2016 in Amsterdam is extending the deadline to submit abstracts for the Scientific Frontiers competition to December 14. We've had 15 entries but our scientific panel wants to see more...
Soapbox - Guest column
Is complementary medicine shackled by a nanny state?
There is still an Australian self-view involving reckless abandon, a laissez-faire approach to rules and an attitude toward life that involves doing what we want, when we want. Ours is a land where personal choice rules, we believe.
Palm oil producer launches peatland protection project in Indonesia
A palm oil producer’s pledge to rehabilitate peatland in Indonesia will provide momentum for industry-wide change, it says.