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Lhasa KFC opens its doors to divided opinion
Pressure groups have been lining up to criticise the opening of KFC’s first store in Tibet last week, while China’s official news agency labelled their reaction “a desperate cry”.
Archives for March 14, 2016
International Paper to sell Asian corrugated packaging business for $150m
International Paper (IP) has agreed to sell its corrugated packaging business in China and Southeast Asia to Xiamen Bridge Hexing Equity Investment Partnership Enterprise.
France to vote on palm oil tax
A tax on palm oil destined for food could be on the cards in France as the government votes on its Biodiversity Bill this week.
Fonterra looks for Anmum success in NZ
Fonterra’s infant nutrition brand Anmum, which is currently available in Asia, can now be purchased by New Zealand families.
Phood fight continues: Germany & Belgium warn on red yeast rice
Fresh safety warnings from the Belgian and German authorities highlight the need for member state compromise on the classification of monacolin K from red yeast rice, a consumer group says.
Scale of Chinese vitamin C production drives prices down
2015 was a difficult year for the vitamins industry, with many varieties seeing a decline in prices, according to commodities analyst Mintec.