Going halal: Can manufacturers appeal to all consumers?
The European halal market is booming and set to grow – but manufacturers must appeal to Muslims without alienating non-Muslim consumers if they want to maximise sales , say experts.
Archives for May 28, 2015
Thailand
Thai rice stocks could help market keep El Niño in check
Current weather patterns in Southeast Asia reinforce meteorologists’ belief that a strong El Niño is already taking place, but still the rice market is indifferent, says a leading rice researcher.
Coveris expands into Australasia with acquisition
Coveris Holdings has acquired Elldex Packaging Solutions to expand into Australasia.
Beverage bites: news up to May 29, 2015
Suntory goes shopping, Lipton launches festival, and more beverage bites
This week PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi was ranked #15 on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women list; while research said teens are ditching beer in favour of energy drinks. Meanwhile, Lipton is preparing for a big birthday party… read on for more beverage bites.
Indian heatwave has significant impact on poultry industry
Millions of poultry birds in India have been killed in the recent heatwave, which saw temperatures soar to a high of 49 degrees centigrade in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, in the south east of the country.
Kazakhstan sees meat exports grow amid currency devaluation
In 2014 Kazakhstan increased meat and processed meat exports threefold, while significantly reducing its imports, according to official statistical data.