Study confirms blood sugar management potential of chromium picolinate
Supplements of chromium picolinate may help to control blood sugar levels in people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, says a new study from Brazil.
Archives for August 31, 2015
Stock exchange woes hit Chinese meat industry
Meat and other agricultural businesses in China have been among the worst hit by the slump affecting Chinese stock exchanges.
a2 Milk Company takeover talks with Dean Foods 'ceased': Freedom Foods
Freedom Foods has "ceased detailed discussions" with US dairy giant Dean Foods on their failed joint bid to acquire the a2 Milk Company (a2MC).
No decision on South Korean cartel ruling appeal yet: Cargill
Cargill has not yet decided if it will appeal a ruling by South Korea’s competition authority claiming the firm was part of an animal feed price rigging cartel over several years.
Bangladesh wants to boost cattle trade with India
The Bangladesh government is developing proposals to boost the Bangladesh-India cattle trade by allowing sales at border markets (called haats), after Indian authorities curbed livestock smuggling.
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FSSAI looks to legal firms to form new regulatory guidelines
India’s food regulator has sought legal assistance to devise regulations that will govern product approvals, imports and procedures to issue guidelines.
Chinese beef company claims top-notch traceability
China’s leading beef processor has “taken beef traceability to a new level”, according to the company’s boss.