UN steps up agricultural aid in Iraq with Saudi funds
UN agencies are stepping up emergency food and agricultural assistance in Iraq, thanks in part to large donations from Saudi Arabia.
Archives for September 10, 2014
ENSA: Soy-breast cancer study not reflective of ‘state of scientific knowledge’
The soy industry has hit back at a recent study that suggested soy supplementation could worsen rather than ameliorate breast cancer by influencing gene behaviour.
Taiwan
Supplier fined heavily in midst of Taiwan’s 780t recycled oil scandal
A Taiwanese food company has been handed a severe fine for selling lard made from cooking oil that had been recycled from kitchen waste and grease from leather processing plants.
GCC offers major market for Australian farmers: Hassad
GCC states’ growing demand for food represents a major opportunity for Australian farmers, according to Qatar-owned agricultural firm Hassad Australia.
India’s Bakers Circle plans $6m Dubai factory
Indian bakery firm Bakers Circle is building a US$6m plant in Dubai to expand its operations into the Middle East and Africa.
Offshore agricultural investments pose major risk: Report
Gulf countries acquiring farmland in developing countries risk major backlashes, and should adopt long-term policies to avoid this, according to a report.
India
New committee meets in bid to reform 'wasteful' food corporation
A high-level committee has met for the first time to investigate a restructure of the often-beleaguered Food Corporation of India (FCI) as the food-grains authority looks to strengthen and integrate its supply chain.