Radioactive Japanese oatmeal discovered in Hong Kong
An oatmeal product, manufactured in and imported from Japan, has been found to contain low levels of radioactivity by food safety authorities in Hong Kong.
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Coke move for F&N beverage arm would ‘make sense’ after Heineken shake up: analyst
A Singapore-based analyst tells BeverageDaily.com that rumours of a Coca-Cola Company move for Fraser & Neave’s (F&N’s) non-alcoholic beverage business would be ‘no surprise’, as Heineken chases down its brewing arm APB.
New Zealand needs a peak body to boost agri-food exports, says institute
A new report from the Riddet Institute has asked for a joint effort from industry and government to treble the value of New Zealand’s agri-food exports by the year 2025.
Yakult Light probiotic drink makes US debut
Japanese probiotics pioneer Yakult has launched a light version of its fermented dairy drink in the US.
Asia Pacific demand drives SPX growth
Order growth was driven primarily by system orders in Asia Pacific where food and beverage customers are adding capacity to meet rising consumer demand, said SPX.