Adulteration rife in India’s milk bowl
The Indian state of Gujarat faired miserably in a study backed by India's food regulator that looked into the quality and nutrition standards of milk across the country.
Archives for June 6, 2012
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
All eyes on what Asia does best: Basic nutrition, says Mintel
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rulings on health claims has caused a ‘softer’ market approach from EU manufacturers and Europe can learn a lot form Asia on what it does best – basic nutritional ingredients like vitamins and minerals, says Mintel.
Vitafoods Europe records 12% growth, plots Asian show expansion
Vitafoods Europe saw 12% more attendees (11,594 ) pass through its doors in Geneva this year with show producer Informa casting its eyes forward to the second edition of Vitafoods Asia in Hong Kong in September.
New Zealand defends meat inspection reforms
New Zealand’s food safety body, MAF, has denied that proposed meat inspection reforms are a cost-cutting exercise, but rather designed to bring the country more into line with international standards, while maintaining or improving food safety.
India poultry firm launches training institute
Indian poultry company Suguna Group has set up an Institute for Poultry Management, offering diploma and certificate courses. The Institute’s principal Dr F R Sheriff said: “We want to promote nutritional safety and (financial) security in India’s...
Health and wealth drive Australian beer industry
Australian beer manufacturers are being affected by the trend toward ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits, but there is solace in the premium beer segment, a new report from research firm IBISWorld says.
India target US$3bn in spice exports by 2017
India is embarking on ambitious plans to increase its spice exports, further increasing its domination of the world’s spice trade, experts from the sector said.
Clean label starches and phosphate replacers: Ulrick & Short’s Asia focus
Clean label starches and phosphate replacers are the key focus for UK ingredients firm, Ulrick & Short, as it enters the Asia Pacific market for the first time via a distribution partnership in Thailand.