Researcher embarks on study of “dumpster divers” in New Zealand
A New Zealand anthropologist has been investigating the cultural economics of commercial food waste and so-called “dumpster-diving”.
Archives for October 2, 2013
UN sees UAE as food hub
Despite its low food production the UAE has been named by the UN as a potential regional food hub. But the country needs to adopt some ambitious policies and implement a federal food safety law before this can happen.
GCC packaging market hots up with Hotpack investment
Hotpack Packaging Industries has announced it will expand its operations in the UAE with a $27.2m integrated manufacturing and logistics unit in Dubai, as sales of disposable-packaged food continue to grow in the Gulf.
Fonterra appoints new Apac head
Fonterra has announced the appointment of a new head for its Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa business unit.
KSA food imports set to rise by a third by 2020
Food imports into Saudi Arabia are predicted to rise by over 35% by the end of the decade, according to a report issued by the Foodex Saudi Expo.
Japan seeks to end Qatar food imports ban
Japan has appealed to the State of Qatar to lift restrictions on food imports from the Asian country following the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in 2011, when a large number of countries imposed restrictions on Japan over fears of importing...