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China’s Cofco shores up second European agribusiness deal this year
Plus: ADB agrees loan intended to boost China’s domestic milk supply; and Chinese garlic prices remain firm as yields decline.
Archives for August 28, 2016
Food body slams academics’ editorial on New Zealand’s obesity policy
The food industry has hit out at claims in a leading journal that New Zealand’s childhood obesity plan was flawed and that the government valued corporate profit over public good.
Guinness’ ‘Red Tongued Dog’ gets a packaging redesign
Crown Holdings has partnered with Guinness to create a limited edition can for its Foreign Extra Stout celebrating 150 years in Singapore.
Agilent helps launch carbohydrate analysis lab
The University of Adelaide and Agilent Technologies Australia Pty have partnered on the analysis of complex carbohydrates (‘glycans’).
Beetroot juice helps muscle recovery, but not through antioxidants
Drinking beetroot juice after exercise can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery, but does not improve real-world performance, according to a study also showing no benefit from antioxidants.