Earnings at listed Chinese meat companies rise
A rebound in demand for pigs and poultry is boosting the books of some of China’s leading meat companies.
Archives for April 10, 2016
Korea announces new dietary guidelines, wages war on sugar
Seoul has issued dietary guidelines aimed to persuade South Koreans to eat less salty, sweet and fatty foods at a time when consumption of these has reached alarming levels by local standards.
Broccoli could counter obesity related liver disease: Mouse data
Adding broccoli to an unhealthy diet could help stave of obesity-related liver disease and cancer, say researchers backed by the US National Cancer Institute.
Islam was the fastest growing religion in America from 2000 to 2010
GUEST ARTICLE: US halal food regulations… Are you up to speed?
A growing segment of US consumers is scrutinizing animal treatment and slaughter from an Islamic lens, while halal food consumption among the nation's fast-growing Muslim population has become a ballooning enterprise in the United States and is now...
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Thousands of cans of Chinese fake formula still unaccounted for
Food safety authorities are scrambling to locate an estimated 3,300 cans of fake infant formula masquerading as popular domestic and international brands after nine people were arrested for their roles in the latest food scandal to hit China.
Food Vision Asia: Be part of a unique EU delegation
Are you looking to explore the Asian market for new business opportunities? Food Vision Asia is looking for individuals who are interested in forming a delegation to represent Europe’s trade interests, and form new commercial relationships within Asia’s...
Mondelēz partners with China’s Alibaba to support $1bn global e-commerce goal
Chinese consumers are able to buy a fuller range of Mondelēz products, including Oreo Colorfilled, an online platform where people can customize their own Oreo packaging, thanks to the Mondelēz’s latest partnership with Alibaba.
Almarai Q1 results: Bakery outperforms dairy and poultry divisions
Saudi Arabian food and drink business Almarai has reported a surge in profits from its bakery division, while increased costs have hit profits from its dairy business.
Vilomix enters Asia in vitamin and premix joint venture
Denmark’s Vilomix has signed a deal with a Vietnamese integrated feed and food producer, Hung Vuong, to build a new premix and vitamin factory in Lang An province in Vietnam.