Russia’s Miratorg targets Asia for $100m export push
Russian meat company Miratorg wants to see its export revenue rise to as much as $100m this year, and a major product push at a Chinese trade show is underway to satisfy this ambition.
Archives for March 13, 2017
Probiotics and ageing: DNA sequencing shows how bacteria evolves from birth to centenarians
How gut microbiota composition changes with age has been charted using state-of- the-art DNA sequencing in Japan, revealing which strains are most prevalent at different stages of life.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
Japan halal: Manufacturers urged to boost shelf life to cash-in on Middle East exports
Increasing the shelf life of halal products is the single factor that could help Japanese firms boost sales to the Middle East, and in turn help meet the government’s 1 trillion yen target for food exports by 2019.
Gluts, shortages and looming penalties: China’s carbohydrates markets
China’s sweeteners market has seen great disruption recently, at a time when environmental policies have been limiting production.
Thai chicken farmers stamping out slavery win government recognition
Over 1,000 chicken farmers will receive a certificate from Thailand’s government that states the broiler growers adhere to strict anti-slavery standards.
China direct
Chinese meat major refocuses on established markets from emerging ones
New Hope is anticipating a fourfold rise in business after announcing plans to expand into new established markets as part of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative to promote exports.