Food poisoning cases soar as 650 Vietnamese workers are hospitalised
Hundreds of factory workers have been hospitalised in the latest incident in Vietnam of mass food poisoning caused by eating at a staff canteen.
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Philippines could see nutrition labelling after Bill submission
A law has been tabled in the Philippines that will require food manufacturers to label their products with nutrition information.
Almarai in $1.5bn NFPC possible purchase
Saudi food giant Almarai may buy a US$1.5bn stake in the UAE’s National Food Products Company (NFPC), as the Saudi firm ups its dividend payment and plans to boost its equity.
Bird flu virus claims Chinese woman's life
A woman from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has died after she became infected with the deadly H5N6 bird flu strain, Hong Kong’s Health Department has said.
Fonterra breaks its export volumes record
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited announced it exported record volumes for the month of December 2015.
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Cool Indonesian economy still attracts billions in foreign investment
Despite an economic slowdown, Indonesia’s food manufacturing sector is continuing to attract international companies, with investments worth UDR164tr (US$11.9bn) registered in 2015, according to government figures.
Yili sells stakes in livestock company to Hong Kong dairy
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Yili) has sold its 40% stake in its livestock company to Yogurt Holding I (HK) Limited
Sheep milk industry can earn billions for New Zealand
A multi-billion dollar industry in sheep milk is available to New Zealand farmers, if they can be convinced of the opportunity, and if they work together.
Aussies even keener to buy Australian, though China loses out
Australians are increasingly opting for locally made products, even at a time when overseas options are becoming more readily available, according to new market research.
Jet-fuel fish farm gets UAE ministry blessing
A UAE government ministry has given a boost to a pilot scheme to combine aquaculture with biofuel production, as it pledges its support and collaboration.
Fishmeal free? Protein alternatives key to Australia’s prawn future
Australia’s prawn sector must prioritize sustainable fishmeal replacement and R&D in protein alternatives will be the key, say industry heads.