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Beekeeper picked to represent organic farmers in wider industry
A country boy, Peter Hastie has constantly been drawn to the importance of sustainable food production and health throughout his 15 year career on the land.
Archives for September 17, 2014
Australia
Australians more intent on low-fat diet than reducing cholesterol
Australians have become less concerned with their cholesterol levels and more likely to try to eat less fat and additives, new consumer data suggests.
China
Approval system stopping supplements from reaching Chinese consumers
Chinese food authorities are stopping many of their citizens from gaining access to the best quality health supplements as a result of their onerous approvals process, according to one British company.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier
Malaysia hopes to double palm oil production by 2020
Malaysia hopes to double its palm oil production by 2020 without having to dedicate more land to palm plants, according to a Malaysian minister.