Philippines government urged to ‘fast-track’ halal framework
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry has been urged by halal bodies to fast-track certification rules for Islamic food exports.
Archives for May 14, 2017
VITAFOODS 2017
Sports nutrition scoring in the mainstream: The latest trends driving the sector’s growth
The blurring of boundaries between sports nutrition and mainstream food and beverages is fuelling the sector’s growth, alongside new product development (NPD) tackling consumer needs according to their age, gender and lifestyle.
The sativa saga: Part 1
Cannabis crusaders cheer after 19 years of dashed hopes
On Friday, April 28, Australia—and to some extent New Zealand—witnessed the birth of a brand new industry segment, when a council of ministers agreed finally to permit the consumption of hemp seeds by humans as food.
Fonterra introducing trial hi-tech local weather stations for dairy farmers
Fonterra farmers in New Zealand will test new weather technology that the dairy cooperative hopes will bring greater precision.
China direct
ChemChina poised for swift completion of Syngenta deal
Now with the support of some 82% of Syngenta shareholders, ChemChina’s US$43bn bid to take over the Swiss pesticides and seeds group appears to be heading for fast completion.
Australian chicken giant to create 400 jobs
Poultry producer Ingham’s Group Limited will invest AU$70m ($51m) over a three-year expansion plan that will create 400 jobs in Western Australia.
Daily chocolate fix reduces heart disease risk in postmenopausal women
Daily consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa reduced arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women – therefore lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study revealed.
Vegetable consumption key to preventing metabolic syndrome in women
Increased vegetable consumption could help prevent metabolic syndrome, especially in postmenopausal women, a new analysis of South Korean data has found.