Archives for September 18, 2013

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Fast food growth rate set to be a whopper in India

By RJ Whitehead

While the Indian economy slows, its consumers’ taste for burgers and pizzas is growing fast, with one research agency suggesting the fast food market there will double over the next three years. 

Indonesian trade minister urges cocoa import policy review

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

The Indonesian deputy trade minister has said that after successfully increasing domestic cocoa grinding capacity the country should lower cocoa bean import duties to prevent shortages in the future.

Fake beef found in China

By Carina Perkins

In the latest food fraud scandal to hit China, authorities have seized a batch of ‘fake’ beef after it was found to be chemically-treated pork.