South Asia radius
Ficci report: One-third of Indian pesticides are dangerous fakes
The use of fake pesticides use may jeopardise India’s status as leading exporter of food grains, fruits and vegetable, Ficci has warned.
Archives for October 5, 2015
Trans Pacific Partnership conclusion on dairy 'far from perfect,' says Fonterra
Fonterra has blamed the "entrenched protectionism" of the US dairy sector for the "far from perfect" conclusion to Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
Shilajit supplements may boost testosterone for healthy men: RCT
Daily supplements of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may boost testosterone levels in healthy men by 20%, says a new study.
Drive for regional food security lessening, says SOAS professor
Food security has become less urgent for Middle East states, but many are still pursuing “macro food sovereignty” policies to ensure long-term supply, according to a SOAS academic.
Egyptian acquisitions on a roll as Rashidi El Mizan and Mass Foods see bids
KSA’s Halwani Brothers has made a bid to buy Egyptian sweet-maker Rashidi El Mizan, while Kellogg snaps up cereal maker Mass Food for US$50m.
Linpac plants flag in KSA with packaging joint venture
Packaging supplier Linpac will set up a joint venture PET thermoforming facility in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Zultec Group, the firms announced.
Maggi fall-out
Food bodies demand criminal inquiry into ‘corrupt’ FSSAI practices
Industry groups have called for a criminal investigation into the practices of India’s food regulator, it has emerged.