Public support leads NZ gov't to push through total shark fin ban
The New Zealand government has tightened its timetable to impose a total ban on shark finning after it received an overwhelming public response on the issue.
Archives for January 21, 2014
DSM profits rise in 2013 despite sluggish nutrition performance
Multiple issues in the omega-3 sector, a ‘saturated’ US food supplements market, a widespread consumer move to private label plus a strengthening euro have all impacted Dutch-Swiss ingredient giant DSM’s nutrition division in 2013, but it still delivered...
Goodman Fielder Australia MD killed in bike accident
The managing director of Goodman Fielder’s Australian business died suddenly over the weekend in a motorcycle accident, the company has announced.
Fonterra raises 'dim sum' funds for China expansion
New Zealand dairy major Fonterra has raised RMB1.25bn (US$210m) through a five-year offshore “dim sum” bond issue to to repay debt and expand its operations in China.