Saudi sets date for 50-100% beverage sin tax next month
Saudi Arabia will begin to tax energy drinks and carbonated sodas from June 10, making it the first country in the Gulf to fix an implementation date.
Archives for May 30, 2017
Seeds from evergreens packed with enough amino acids to meet WHO standards
Seeds from two variants of Chinese evergreen trees have been found to contain enough amino acids to meet the daily nutritional requirements of infants and adults, according to a recent study which recommends their use in the food industry.
Abu Dhabi redoubles safety inspections for Ramadan
Abu Dhabi food authorities have doubled down inspections over Ramadan, and at the time of writing have assessed almost 200 grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets in the emirate.
UAE fish safety scare was nothing more than rumours
A senior government official has brushed off suggestions that fish and shellfish captured in UAE waters have been affected by pollution and unsafe for consumption.
India’s cattle ban could ‘halt’ beef exports
The Indian government’s ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter is likely to have dramatic impact on its billion-dollar cattle export trade.
Novacap prepares to open new sodium bicarbonate plant in Singapore
Novacap is preparing to open a stand-alone sodium bicarbonate plant in Singapore to help the French firm expand across the food, feed, pharmaceutical and health care industries in APAC.
China’s reopening of live bird markets questioned
Local government authorities in China may not be fully aware of the potential threat posed by bird flu, after human infections of H7N9 were detected this month.
Patchi to double manufacturing capacity with new Dubai plant
Patchi has begun work on a new 122,000 square-foot chocolate manufacturing facility in Dubai to serve as a “springboard” into regional and overseas markets when it opens in 18 months.
Dubai launches Ramadan Fridge programme to feed poor
Dubai residents will be able to donate food through 80 new Ramadan fridges at mosques across the emirate.