Now not the time to scrap death penalty for food crimes in China - lawmaker
Now it not the time to scrap the death penalty for food safety crimes in China, a lawmaker in the country has proclaimed.
Archives for March 13, 2012
Amazon bans sales of shark, whale and dolphin meat
Amazon has prohibited the sale of shark, whale and dolphin food products from its Japanese site and placed an explicit warning on its main site, in response to ongoing pressure from environmental groups.
Enzymes and yeast extracts strong drivers for ABF Ingredients in China
UK-based ABF Ingredients is manufacturing yeast extracts in China and targeting the enzyme market, as it has superior growth rates in these two specialities, according to the CEO of the company.
Thailand: The new ‘frontier’ of CSPO production
Malaysia and Indonesia are renowned as strong production players in the certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) market but Thailand is emerging as the new frontier in Asia Pacific, according to the secretary general of RSPO.
India invests in its freshwater fisheries
India will develop its freshwater fish industry in a collaborative agreement with two international bodies; good news to a sector often overshadowed by its seaward cousin, say authorities.
Taiwan finds growth drugs in Australian and New Zealand beef
Beef imports from Australia and New Zealand have come under the spotlight in Taiwan after samples from the two countries tested positive for growth drugs.