LycoRed appoints Rony Patishi-Chillim as CEO
Israeli carotenoid specialist Lycored has appointed Rony Patishi-Chillim as CEO as the firm seeks nutrition sector consolidation.
Archives for June 30, 2014
New Zealand
Experts at loggerheads over NZ's decision to join star rating system
Health groups and nutritional experts are at loggerheads over a decision by New Zealand’s government to join Australia’s star rating system, with some criticising it for having ignored research on what works best for food labelling.
Analysis
No rice stock shocks yet in spite of El Niño
In spite of fears that El Niño will deliver a possible monsoon failure in India and Southeast Asia, the fate of existing rice stocks have failed to perturb the market.
Oil palm genetics may provide more reliable clues for ripeness
New genetic research could help palm oil producers to improve yields by aiding them in knowing when fruit is ripe, say scientists.
Malaysia
Obesity taking its toll in Asia's heaviest country
Alarm bells are ringing for Malaysian lawmakers after an Asia-wide study found that almost half of the country's population is now classed as obese.
Chinese organic dairy Shengmu launches expansion-driven IPO
Shengmu Organic, China's largest organic dairy player, is seeking to raise up to HK$1.3bn (US$169m, €124m) through an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in Hong Kong.