Cattle sale restrictions introduced by Indian government
The Indian meat industry has warned that new rules prohibiting the sale of aged cattle from markets for slaughter may hinder the recent success of the sector.
Archives for May 29, 2017
New oil palms promise highest crude palm oil yields in industry: GAR
A new variety of oil palm developed using traditional plant breeding techniques will increase crude palm oil yields by up to double current levels, says SMART Tbk, a subsidiary of Golden-Agri Resources (GAR).
South Asia radius
Patanjali seeks location for new food park in Uttar Pradesh
Ayurvedic consumer foods brand Patanjali is looking to acquire land for a US$77m food park in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, which it hopes will begin operations by 2020.
Infant nutrition: Early intake key to reducing food allergy risks - Australian consensus
Common allergens should be incorporated into Australian infants’ diets in the first year of their lives in order to minimise their risk of food allergies, according to a panel of experts.
Synlait purchases New Zealand Dairy Company
New Zealand dairy processing company Synlait Milk announced today it has purchased 100% of the shares of The New Zealand Dairy Company (NZDC).
First Future Food Asia award winners announced in Singapore
The winner of the first Future Food Asia Award has been announced in Singapore, with Indian firm String Bio taking the US$100,000 top prize.
Australia
Aldi continues to rise while Woolworths’ fortunes stay in the doldrums
Aldi’s share of Australia’s A$90bn (US$67bn) supermarket budget continues to grow, at the expense of both Woolworths’ and IGA’s slices of the market.
DuPont’s probiotic strain registered for Foods with Function Claims in Japan
Dupont’s probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 has been has been registered for Foods with Function Claims in Japan.