Mondelez steps up regional production to improve efficiency
Mondelez International will start producing more of its snack products in Saudi Arabia, as part of its programme to improve production efficiency, the firm has said.
Archives for March 13, 2014
Major investments for regional drinks sector
The Middle East drinks industry is seeing significant investment, with Aujan spending in Egypt and Lebanon, and UK firm Rexam buying up a Saudi can manufacturer for US$122m.
FAO: Apac countries pushing forward to counter hunger
The mission for an end to hunger in the Asia-Pacific region has received a boost after members of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation responded to a call by the its director-general, José Graziano da Silva, for a “massive effort” to end hunger there.
Perfetti Van Melle signs Chupa Chups licensing deal in Greater China
Dutch-Italian confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has signed a licensing deal with brand extension agency Beanstalk to growth the strength of its Chupa Chups lollipop brand in Greater China.
Fonterra to plead guilty to botulism scare charges
Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy company, has indicated that it will plead guilty to charges following and investigation by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries into events leading up to the precautionary whey protein concentrate recall...
White tea finds its table in the Middle East
Rising health awareness and the expansion of Middle East’s hotel industry is creating a growing demand for white tea, a key official at Sri Lankan tea maker Dilmah said.
China needs hybrid imports to support its growing food demand
China’s ability to feed a growing population will depend on how it can drive the development of its hybrid model while ultimately relying on the development of its agricultural system, says Rabobank.