China finds nitrite in edible bird's nests from Malaysia
A new food safety scandal has broken out in China over reports of contamination of edible bird's nests imported from Malaysia.
Archives for August 24, 2011
Diageo profits boosted by emerging market growth
Spirits giant Diageo posted a 17 per cent rise in annual revenue, fuelled by strong growth in emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Petition filed in NZ against tax on food products
A petition filed in the New Zealand Parliament on August 16 challenges the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on food in the country; a tax that was first levied in the 1980s.
Alcohol may get health labels in Australia
Consumer groups have urged the Australian government to make alcohol health warning labels on liquor beverages mandatory to help reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Indian fruit drink maker attracts investment
An Indian beverage maker has attracted funding of US$10m from a major private equity player, which says India's fruit drink market is on the rise.
Consumer mistrust in Japan as rice is found with radioactive cesium
Independent Japanese inspectors have found the first case of radioactive contamination in a sample of rice since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident five months ago, on March 11.