Australian beef exports up for first time in two years
Australian beef exports are up year-on-year for the first time in 24 months, with more growth expected after Japan hit the US, Australia’s biggest competitor, with a hefty tax hike.
Archives for August 8, 2017
Inflation and interest rates pile on hurt for Egyptian F&B majors
Food businesses have been suffering in Egypt, where rising interest rates and spiking inflation have caused a squeeze on consumer purchasing power.
Municipality’s kitchen gardens campaign starts to bloom
Dubai Municipality’s two-year-old campaign to encourage the emirate’s residents to grow their own food has been gaining momentum, with 1,600 individuals now signed up.
Food sector attracts over 40% of Sri Lankan SMEs
More than 40% of Sri Lankan small- and medium-sized businesses are now engaged in food processing, prompting the government to begin construction of a food testing centre aimed at village producers.
Ecolab takes advantage of consumer attention on food quality
Ecolab is planning to expand its food safety business from southern China to the northern part of the country.
E-commerce
Mondelēz creates virtual chocolate store 'Cadbury Joy Deliveries' on Amazon India
Mondelēz has teamed with Amazon in India to create a virtual chocolate & sweets store on the e-tailer’s online marketplace.
India
Britannia announces plans for Maharashtra mega-factory
Indian FMCG major Britannia Industries is planning to build a new plant at a mega food park in Maharashtra.
Indian delegation touts for UAE trade
India’s food processing ministry has set out to woo businesses in the Gulf after the World Food India roadshow arrived in Dubai this week.
FAO turns to mobile technology to tempt Iraqi farmers back to fields
Mobile money transfers has been adopted as part of a cash-for-work programme aimed at rehabilitating agricultural infrastructure for the benefit of vulnerable rural families in Iraq.
First Emirati food study could help with diabetes planning
Research led by a university in Abu Dhabi has provided new insights into how traditional Emirati foods can affect blood sugar levels.
Regulator queries high level health claim for beta-glucan and cholesterol in Australia and New Zealand
Products containing oats, but not barley, should be permitted to make higher level health claims relating to blood cholesterol benefits, according to regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).