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25-May-2005
Australian food agency proposes GM cotton for food code
Australian and New Zealand food agency calls on stakeholders in the food industry to comment on a range of proposed changes to its food code, including using GM cotton as a food and a new source for an approved cheese processing enzyme.
China turns blind eye to foot and mouth allegations
Officials continue to remain tight-lipped over reports of a foot and mouth (FMD) outbreak outside Beijing - as the country takes precautions to avoid another bird flu pandemic, Tom Armitage reports.
24-May-2005
New accord brings Asian and UK food scientists in closer collaboration
European and Asian food scientists will link up under a new agreement through their respective professional bodies.
23-May-2005
Race on to mechanise production of indigenous Asian foods
India's dairy industry is priming the country's research centres with funds in a bid to mechanise the region's indigenous foods sector ahead of moves to apply international food safety standards, Hridyesh Pandey reports.
GMO issues step up in China
As the country cautiously introduces GM imports, China has ratified the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, a global protocol signed by over 130 countries that aims to regulate international trade of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
18-May-2005
Q1 slow but SMC confident as Nat Foods deadline looms
Philippine food and beverage manufacturer San Miguel has said that it expects its acquisition of Australia's National Foods to be completed before the close of May - despite so far failing to convince around 75 per cent of the company's shareholders to accept its offer, Tom Armitage reports.
Australia teaches Old World how to sell wine
The Australian wine industry says it has launched its most important global marketing campaign for 15 years following production increases and tough market conditions - leaving the Old World to take notes, reports Chris Mercer.
China notches up alarming rise in foodborne illness
There has been a rapid increase in the incidence of foodborne parasitic diseases, stemming from the country's burgeoning demand for raw food, according to new figures from the Chinese government.
Chinese research could combat deadly crop disease
New genomic tools could help stabilise price and availability of vegetable crops vulnerable to the common 'black rot' disease.
16-May-2005
Illegally produced supplements rife in China
More than a quarter of China's health supplements are on sale illegally and contain false claims on their packaging, found a survey released last week.
13-May-2005
Asian chilli exports surge, despite Sudan scare
Exports of chilli and chilli products from from the Asia-Pacific region have not been affected by the discovery of banned red colours in European processed foods, according to the most recent export figures.
12-May-2005
NZ prepares for foot and mouth 'hoax' aftermath
The New Zealand government has swiftly dismissed reports of a foot and mouth outbreak, labelling it a "hoax", Tom Armitage reports.
McDonald's China takes on KFC with drive-through concept
US fast food giant McDonald's announced yesterday that it will open its first drive-through outlet in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, as part of an attempt to increase the company's profitability in the region and outpace rival KFC, Tom Armitage reports.
Australia attacks juice health claims
Allegations that Australia's booming fruit juice industry is misleading consumers by exaggerating health claims will be investigated by the country's competition watchdog, as the juice world looks on, reports Chris Mercer.
11-May-2005
Comax pushes presence in Chinese market
Melville, New York headquartered Comax Flavors, has opened a new factory in Shanghai to serve the rapidly growing Chinese market, the company reported yesterday.
04-May-2005
Australian prawn farmers slam labelling reforms
Australian prawn farmers have reacted angrily to the government's proposed labelling reforms, which could provide the country's food producers with increased competition from imports, Tom Armitage reports.
Vietnamese seafood shrugs off US export decline
Vietnam has announced that seafood exports have risen during the first four months of the year, despite ongoing trading difficulties with the US, Tom Armitage reports.
03-May-2005
Supply chain solution unlocks Chinese potential
A leading global provider of synchronised supply chain and revenue management solutions has helped a Chinese beverage firm maintain its competitive advantage in what is a booming sector, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Wrigley reaps early benefits of Joyco acquisition
Wrigley, the world's biggest gum manufacturer, has posted record Q1 profits and beat analysts' expectations - buoyed by impressive early sales from its recent acquisition of Spanish confectioner Joyco, Tom Armitage reports.
02-May-2005
GM rice: China to supply?
While acceptance of genetically modified ingredients remains divided across the globe, recent field trials in China suggest GM rice could reduce health problems and increase yields in the burgeoning Chinese market.
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