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Grain of truth: Kangaroo Island's pristine produce
Through innovative marketing, a South Australian grain company has used its remote location as a powerful brand statement, not the disadvantage it used to be.
Archives for April 20, 2015
Al Safi Danone investment will reduce Iraq's dairy import reliance: IFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest up to US$18m in a subsidiary of Al Safi Danone to reduce Iraq's reliance on dairy imports.
Kellogg Australia adopts health star ratings
Kellogg will run the voluntary health star rating system across its entire cereal range in Australia and New Zealand by the end of 2015, kick-starting with a handful of products in June.
Oman Refreshment Co triples bottling capacity
PepsiCo franchisee Oman Refreshment Co (ORC) has more than tripled its bottling production capacity to cope with growing demand for soft drinks.
‘Great economical and clinical benefit’: Garlic is an ‘effective and safe approach’ for BP management, says meta-analysis
Dietary supplements with garlic (Allium sativum) may beneficially affect blood pressure for hypertensives, says a meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials.
Lebanese crops spoil as fighting closes Gulf land route
Lebanese farmers are facing financial disaster following the closure of the main land route to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, after Syrian rebels seized the Nasib border crossing with Jordan.
Australian body reports positive outlook for sheep industry
The sheep industry in Australia is set to continue to enjoy favourable market conditions, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has forecast.
Silver Fern launches high-end chilled red meat in Qatar and KSA
Silver Fern Farms is rolling out its high-end chilled New Zealand beef and lamb ranges to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, citing growing consumer demand for premium, natural meat products.
UK team shows insect feed comparable to fishmeal
Insect derived protein meal has a similar amino acid profile to fishmeal and can be used in broiler diets with no effect on weight gain or FCR, found a UK research project.
Saudi’s Brazilian beef ban to be lifted after final visit
Saudi Arabia prepares to lift its ban on Brazilian beef, as Saudi and Brazilian trade officials are working to ease food import procedures with a series of new agreements.
Murray Goulburn acquires Australian pizza cheese brand Caboolture
Australian dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn has acquired pizza cheese brand Caboolture for an undisclosed sum.
Ingredients in focus
DSM’s innovation expansion mirrors Singapore’s new might as a food hub
Asia-Pacific food companies have developed a greater focus on innovating over the last few years, said DSM’s regional human nutrition head Pieter Nuboer at the opening of the company’s new nutrition innovation centre in Singapore.
Yemen food security crisis deepens as crops and infrastructure fail
Yemen’s food security is under severe threat from the current conflict, with silos hit, crops failing, and supply chains disrupted, leaving nearly half the population without secure food supplies.
Almarai Q1 profit soars as Savola issues warning
Saudi food producers are seeing mixed first quarter results, as Almarai announced 12% Q1 growth, while the Savola Group cut its quarterly profit forecast by half.