State of the industry
New Zealand winemakers talking tactics for China push
Recognising the newfound importance of the Chinese wine market, New Zealand’s vintners are pulling out the stops to make sure their exports have a place in Far East cellars.
Archives for January 28, 2013
Chemical contamination
New Zealand reassures Chinese consumers in wake of Fonterra DCD crisis
New Zealand’s government has started a PR offensive to limit the impact of last week’s revelations that low levels of chemical residue were discovered in dairy products from the country, and Chinese consumers find themselves high on its charm list.
Catering to the Middle East: Halal certification and alcohol-free labeling with Mondelez
Mondelez is expanding in the Middle East having recently signed a joint venture in Saudi Arabia last week. ConfectioneryNews.com asks the industry giant if halal certification and alcohol-free labeling have been factored into its growth plans.
Indian agriculture minister targets overseas GM producers
Sharad Pawar, India’s colourful and populist union agriculture minister, has blamed companies operating from overseas for the widespread opposition towards genetically modified crops in India.
'Scientific breakthrough'
India-led team decodes genome sequence of the chickpea
A global research project led by a Hyderabad institute claims to have sequenced 90 genomes of the chickpea, paving the way for improved grain yields, greater drought tolerance and enhanced genetic diversity.