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Business leaders have called on the Indian government to conduct a thorough review of the country's trade agreements as experts predict this year’s exports will slump to 2010 levels.
The second Sheep Milk NZ industry conference was held in Palmerston North, New Zealand recently, with more than 200 people attending.
Chinese meat processors are being courted for investment by a leading destination for the country’s meat exports.
Australian scientists believe that the world’s livestock sector could account for up to half of the global agricultural, forestry and land-use sectors’ potential to mitigate greenhouse gases while still maintaining its economic and social benefits.
Brazilian food producers BRF, JBS and Minerva all grew their Middle Eastern business in 2015, as BRF brings forward expansion plans for its Abu Dhabi factory.
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Indian extracts company Arjuna Natural has been investing heavily in research into the health benefits of curcumin from turmeric ahead of a raft of new product launches later this year.
The Agri Business sector of Indian multi-national Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced the launch of its first branded dairy products - Saboro.
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Indonesian business Sekar Laut is seeking a US manufacturer to help launch its crackers as a ready-to-eat snack in the American market.
Egypt’s wheat import dispute continues, with mixed messages on fungal infection rates sparking panic about cancer-causing bread, as a currency devaluation puts strain on food prices.
India’s food processing minister has called on international food companies to manufacture their products in India’s “mega food parks” before re-exporting these to a country of their choosing.
India’s breakfast cereal market has been growing at an annualised rate of over 22% over the last five years, driven largely by an increasing preference for western lifestyles and tastes.
Omega-3 content is a neglected issue when formulating products to combat severe acute malnutrition in children, say international researchers.
British potato producer Albert Bartlett is pushing ahead with its expansion into the Middle East through its Al Dahra Bartlett JV, with more UAE marketing and plans for Saudi retail.