US meat industry wants Asia deal as Trump kills TPP
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has called on President Donald Trump to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Asia after he withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Archives for January 24, 2017
New smartphone app measures water stress of grapevines
Grapegrowers in Australia are trialling a new smartphone app that helps them measure the water status of their vines.
Fonterra develops white butter for Middle East
Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre alongside its global ingredients business, NZMP, has developed a new white butter product for manufacturers in the Middle East market.
South Asia radius
India has potential to be one of world’s biggest food processors
With nearly a tenth of the world's arable land and a fifth of its irrigated farming, India is one the world's largest producer of milk, pluses, ginger, bananas, guavas and mangoes. It also ranks second in the world for rice, wheat, vegetable and...
China
New regulations could force small formula companies to close
Last month’s decision by the Chinese food regulator to implement stricter food safety rules governing formulation and marketing is likely to wipe out a fair number of small- and medium-sized infant formula businesses in a highly competitive market.
GMP's multi-million dollar expansion creates 76 jobs
Australia-based Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) has started an AU$30 million plant upgrade, generating 76 new full-time jobs.
Five-flavoured omija berry boasts obesity-fighting potential
Omija fruit ethanol extract may be helpful to fight obesity and related metabolic disorders such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance, according to the results of a new study on mice fed a high-fat diet.
East meets West is best: Middle Eastern flavours gain popularity
Middle Eastern flavours are gaining popularity in unexpected European food categories, such as ice cream and cheesecake, as they tap into the demand for both floral flavours and modern twists on traditional recipes.