Bartlett plans potato push in ME
British potato producer Albert Bartlett is pushing ahead with its expansion into the Middle East through its Al Dahra Bartlett JV, with more UAE marketing and plans for Saudi retail.
Archives for March 22, 2016
Egypt wheat row turns toxic
Egypt’s wheat import dispute continues, with mixed messages on fungal infection rates sparking panic about cancer-causing bread, as a currency devaluation puts strain on food prices.
Minister seeks to transform India into a food processing re-export hub
India’s food processing minister has called on international food companies to manufacture their products in India’s “mega food parks” before re-exporting these to a country of their choosing.
Urbanisation responsible for India’s soaring breakfast cereals market
India’s breakfast cereal market has been growing at an annualised rate of over 22% over the last five years, driven largely by an increasing preference for western lifestyles and tastes.
Omega-3 neglected in malnutrition product formulations: Researchers
Omega-3 content is a neglected issue when formulating products to combat severe acute malnutrition in children, say international researchers.
South Asia radius
Businesses call for FTA reform as Indian exports continue to fall
Business leaders have called on the Indian government to conduct a thorough review of the country's trade agreements as experts predict this year’s exports will slump to 2010 levels.
AgResearch studies could help NZ sheep milk industry
The second Sheep Milk NZ industry conference was held in Palmerston North, New Zealand recently, with more than 200 people attending.
Kyrgyzstan eyes China as an export market
Chinese meat processors are being courted for investment by a leading destination for the country’s meat exports.
Greenhouse gas mitigation potential from livestock sector revealed
Australian scientists believe that the world’s livestock sector could account for up to half of the global agricultural, forestry and land-use sectors’ potential to mitigate greenhouse gases while still maintaining its economic and social benefits.
Brazilian boom in ME as exporters grow sales
Brazilian food producers BRF, JBS and Minerva all grew their Middle Eastern business in 2015, as BRF brings forward expansion plans for its Abu Dhabi factory.
India
Arjuna’s curcumin research investment translates to launches this year
Indian extracts company Arjuna Natural has been investing heavily in research into the health benefits of curcumin from turmeric ahead of a raft of new product launches later this year.
Saboro brand marks Mahindra & Mahindra entry into dairy
The Agri Business sector of Indian multi-national Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced the launch of its first branded dairy products - Saboro.
Snaxpo 2016
Sekar Laut to bring Indonesian crackers to US ready-to-eat snacks market
Indonesian business Sekar Laut is seeking a US manufacturer to help launch its crackers as a ready-to-eat snack in the American market.