Chinese meat imports exceed exports in 2011
China’s meat imports exceeded its exports in 2011, according to figures collected by the country’s China Meat Association (CMA).
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Shanghai wants to ban a range of seafood products
Food safety authorities in Shanghai are set to ban a range of aquatic food products linked to disease outbreaks in the city.
BioGaia secures distribution in Taiwan’s developed probiotic market
Probiotic supplier BioGaia has secured an exclusive distribution agreement for its ProTectis infant tablet and drop line in Taiwan as it ‘fills the gaps’ in its market presence across Asia.
Nestlé ousts infant formula competitors in China with ‘significant’ Pfizer takeover
Nestlé has solidified its hold in China’s growing and lucrative infant formula market in its takeover of Pfizer Nutrition that has secured competitor brands SMA and Promil, according to analysts.
Bright Foods denies Weetabix buyout rumours
Rumours have been circulating in the media that China’s state-owned Bright Food will snap up British cereal maker Weetabix in an alleged 1bn deal; rumours the Chinese giant has denied.