South Asia radius
India puts GM foods on ‘permanent hiatus’
Widespread opposition to ending the moratorium on genetically modified food has pushed the government onto the back food on the issue.
Archives for August 14, 2017
C-store demand rocketing as more call centres open in Philippines
Tipped to grow at an annual rate pushing 10%, the Philippines grocery retail market is expected to become the fifth-biggest in Asia by 2021, according to new data by IGD.
Top Iranian dairy companies and trends
The Iranian dairy industry is beginning to expand. This growth domestically is being complemented by the country’s dairy companies now looking to export to countries such as Russia.
Australia rolls out sheep health monitoring programme
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced a $3 million (m) investment in the health of its sheep flock.
Move over, mānuka? Firm claims stingless bee honey 'better for health and environment'
Honey from a stingless bee species native to the Philippines is being touted as superior to mānuka honey, with a Singapore firm marketing products made from the former.