Indonesia is burning - but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
Indonesia’s forests are being ravaged by forest and peatland fires that are sparking a public health and environmental crisis – but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
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One-third of China’s elderly are obese, yet malnutrition still a worry
An alarming number of China’s elderly have been found to suffer from weight-related conditions following a study that covered six provinces in the country.
Krones celebrates 100th order to install ErgoBloc L. machine in South Korea
Krones is celebrating after receiving its 100th order to install its ErgoBloc L. machine at FINE Bio for CSDs and still water, at its facility in Kirisan National Park, South Korea in 2016.
Feed producer gets US$100m from environment-minded PE firm
KKR has invested US$100m in China’s biggest aquatic feed manufacturer at a time when the consumer freshwater and seafood market is growing faster than other protein segments in the country.
HK supermarket leads unhealthy food promotion in international study
A Hong Kong supermarket has been named as the worst offender in promoting unhealthy foods in an analysis by Australian obesity prevention researchers that covered 12 countries.
One-third of Hong Kong’s foodservice drinks have excess sugar levels
A consumer watchdog has called on the foodservice industry to do more to tackle sugar consumption after a study found that one-third of the drinks served in Hong Kong outlets were high in sugar.