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31-Jan-2006

Fruit will be allowed health claims, assures FSANZ

Food safety authorities in Australia and New Zealand have rubbished media reports that new proposals would prevent fresh fruit and vegetables from carrying health claims.

PepsiCo plans to up China investment

PepsiCo has announced it will invest another $850m in China over the next three years in recognition of the country as a rapidly emerging market for soft drinks and snack foods.

Scientists develop more effective bird flu vaccine for flocks

US scientists claimed yesterday to have genetically engineered an avian flu vaccine that is more effective in protecting chickens from infection.

30-Jan-2006

Campina signs dairy joint-venture in Thailand

Campina, the Dutch dairy co-operative, will target rapidly growing demand for dairy drinks in Thailand after signing a joint-venture deal with local firm Thai Dairy Industries.

24-Jan-2006

Soy has little impact on cholesterol, finds new review

Soy protein has little impact on cholesterol levels, concludes a new review, that raises questions about an FDA-approved health claim.

20-Jan-2006

Functional anti-oxidant powder from citrus peel

Korean and Indian researchers have developed a functional powder from waste citrus peel that may offer a cheaper and safer alternative to current synthetic antioxidants.

New PCR method to detect Campylobacter jejuni.

A highly specific, fast and sensitive PCR based method to detect C. jejuni has been developed by researchers in China.

19-Jan-2006

Jelly Belly looks for growth in new markets

US confectioner Jelly Belly plans to expand its international markets by constructing a new plant in Thailand.

18-Jan-2006

Ajinomoto sees ingredient opportunities in China

Ajinomoto's joint venture agreement with Knorr Foods and three Chinese firms is the company's latest forage into one of the fastest growing markets in the world.

17-Jan-2006

SABMiller signs Vietnam beer venture

SABMiller has signed a joint venture deal with a top Vietnamese dairy company, hoping to use the firm's local knowledge and distribution network to break into Vietnam's emerging beer market.

13-Jan-2006

Ferrero wins battle against Chinese counterfeiters

Italian confectioner Ferrero has won its battle against Chinese counterfeiters who have been producing copycat versions of its products for the Asian market.

12-Jan-2006

Vietnam sugar prices falling as imports permitted

Sugar prices are falling in Vietnam after the government permitted several thousand tonnes to be imported to ease restricted domestic supply shortages.

Global retailers invade China's regional cities

Attracted by the promise of record sales and growing household consumption, Western retailers are flocking to China's provincial cities - but what success will they have?

Ajinomoto strengthens global food interests

Ajinomoto's acquisition of Amoy Food Group from Danone Asia will give the Japanese giant an important foothold in the global Chinese sauce business.

09-Jan-2006

Tesco shuns US retail graveyard for China

Tesco CEO Sir Timothy Leahy has ended months of speculation by revealing expansion plans that rule out the notoriously difficult US market in favour of the unregulated Far East.

06-Jan-2006

Malaysia expects record cocoa exports from 2005

The Malaysian cocoa board expects 2005 to set a new record for cocoa exports, exceeding RM 2 billion ($530 million), thanks to increased global consumption and access to new markets.

05-Jan-2006

Koreans buying less Coke and other soft drinks

Beverage sales in South Korea were down 6 per cent during 2005, as consumers drank less juice, coffee and Coca-Cola.

04-Jan-2006

Crown to make more cans for booming Vietnamese drinks sector

US can maker Crown will almost double production at its Ho Chi Minh City plant by the year-end to meet rising demand for canned drinks in Vietnam.

02-Jan-2006

Kraft to scrap GM ingredients in China

Kraft Foods, the US snack and dairy firm, has agreed to remove all genetically modified ingredients from its products in China, in a sign anti-GM attitudes are on the increase.

Starbucks wins China trademark battle

Starbucks, the US coffee chain, has won the trademark battle in China that analysts said it could not afford to lose, paving the way for the firm's Asian expansion plans.

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