Archives for December 22, 2004

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Asian rice production boosts global supplies

A significant drive from Asian rice producers has helped boost global paddy production in 2004 to an estimated record 611 million tonnes. But the Food and Agriculture Organisation says that supply is still not meeting needs, writes Simon Pitman.

China police detain Yili CFO

Three senior executives from China dairy group Yili have been detained by police authorities allegedly investigating accusations of company embezzlement. Analysts believe the news is likely to send shock waves through the sectors as Yili is one of the...

Outdated processing equipment holds Vietnam back

The Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development says that a lack of up-to-date processing equipment is holding back progress for much of the country's food and beverage industry.