Wilmar secures majority interest in Goodman Fielder
Asian agribusiness, Wilmar International, has secured a 10.1% shareholder stake in Australian food giant Goodman Fielder, and will consider further investment.
Archives for March 1, 2012
Indonesian abattoirs under investigation
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is continuing to investigate a complaint of alleged animal welfare concerns at three Indonesian abattoirs.
NEEDNT list lacks context, says Kiwi food body
The top New Zealand food body has called the ‘NEEDNT’ list of foods limited in its use for everyday people as it targets individual foods rather than complete diets.
Gelatine company Rousselot sets up a JV in Japan
Gelatine ingredients manufacturer, Rousselot, has set up a sales and distribution joint venture with a local Japanese company Jellice in a bid to strengthen its presence in the country.
China spurring growth in Asia’s emulsifier market
Asia Pacific will see a 9% CAGR in its emulsifier market until 2017, fuelled by China, driven by a sustained demand for natural emulsifiers and low-fat foods in a burgeoning processed foods segment, according to a report.
‘Speak Up and we’ll listen’, wounded Woolies tells suppliers
Amid a stream of supplier bullying accusations, Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has launched a new hotline where its clients can voice concerns and complaints.