Indonesian officials warn minimum wage could cost drinks jobs
Officials in Indonesia have warned that several industries in the country, including the beverage industry, could be damaged if the proposed minimum wage increase is not delayed.
Archives for March 26, 2013
India’s new product development in packaged rice doubled in 2 years
Mintel has reported that India leads the way in the Asia-Pacific packaged rice market, with the country’s development in new products more than doubling over the last two years.
Animal welfare failings at Australian port
A review into operations at one of Australia’s main live export ports has found a number of failings that could compromise animal welfare.
More investment needed in India's processed meat sector
Hygiene, quality and food safety will drive the sale of processed meat and poultry in India, but significant investment is required before these standards are achieved, an international conference on ‘Technology in Indian Food Processing Industry’ was...
Natural seasoning can prevent charred-meat carcinogens
A new study has found that natural seasonings like cinnamon, pineapple and green tea can significantly reduce the formation of cancer causing substances in well cooked meats.
Increased NZ-US dairy trade would be ‘damaging’ to US sector without reforms - farming coalition
Increasing Fonterra-dominated New Zealand’s access to the US dairy sector through on-going Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade talks would be “damaging” to producers and processors in the country, a coalition of farmer organisations has claimed.
Asian tastes
Interview: How flavours of Asia differ between markets
FoodNavigator-Asia reported this week that New Zealand’s Taura Natural Ingredients is getting ready to launch a new range of concentrated fruit pieces for bakery and food service operators in Asia.
Amul chief issues demands to trade minister over EU dairy negotiation
The head of India’s biggest dairy co-operative has called on the commerce minister to stand up for the country during ongoing discussions with the European Union over a proposed free-trade agreement.