New Zealand: red meat pitfalls and potential
New Zealand red meat farmers are among the highest earners in all farming sectors, but the industry must overcome significant barriers to fuel economic growth, according to the latest research.
Archives for August 10, 2015
Saudi beats Egypt for top F&B market spot
Saudi Arabia remains the most attractive food and beverage market ahead of Egypt, with food consumption growth of 7.6% this year, says a new BMI report.
Savola profits down 15%, more falls to come
The Savola Group saw profits fall 15% in its second quarter, and warns full-year profits could be down 10%, because of oversupply of commodities and a larger retail sector.
Syria’s food industry devastated as prices spiral
Syria’s food industry is still deteriorating, with bread prices up 87% since 2014, and 9.8 million people now classed as food-insecure, according to the FAO and WFP.
Mixed Maggi news for Nestlé as FDA gives all clear
Nestlé India’s Maggi noodles have been cleared by one Indian lab but failed tests in another as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given them the green light.
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Two new barley plant genes discovered
A group of international researchers have discovered two new genes in the barley plant that will shed light on the history of agriculture and also bring new capabilities to barley breeding programs.
Australian cattle export facility could launch before next year
Plans for a new live cattle export facility in central Queensland could be up running by the end of the year, it has been reported.
Scottish exports to ME up 20%, doubled since 2007
Scottish food and drink exports to the Middle East grew 20% year-on-year in 2014 to US$350m, and have nearly doubled since 2007, with fish and seafood leading the growth.
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Regulatory confusion will pave the way for the ‘inspector raj’
Regulations confusion will serve to allow the ‘inspector raj’ into the food industry
Qatar food inflation just 0.2%, says QNB
Qatar will see food price inflation of 0.2% for the rest of this year, driven by falling global food prices, with prices rising again in the next two years, according to a new report.
Jordan produce exports up, but farmers slam poor prices
Jordan’s fruit and vegetable exports rose 25% year-on-year in July, but regional instability and a major heatwave have caused prices to plummet, leading to protests by farmers.