PhD student lands job after pig genetics research
Dr Alice Weaver has become the first person to gain a job in the pig industry under Pork CRC’s Industry Placement Program – a government-backed employment initiative.
Archives for August 3, 2016
Chinese group pays $239m for Australian vitamin firm
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Ltd and private equity firm Primavera Capital is to buy Australian vitamin manufacturer Vitaco Holdings for US$239m.
Australia
Craft brewery launches beers aged in Barossa Valley wine barrels
A series of craft beers aged in barrels from the Barossa Valley will be launched by Pirate Life Brewing this month.
Danish farmers benefit from booming Chinese demand
A drop in Chinese pork production, generating more demand for pigmeat imports, is a boon for Danish pork farmers who are ready to double exports to China.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Coca-Cola fined following health inspection at Vietnamese factories
Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam has been fined for various violations, including the manufacture of food supplements without the required safety certificates, following an inspection carried out by the health ministry last month.
Australian wine and crackers buyers buck decline in cheese sales
Cheese sales may be gradually declining in Australia, but market research suggests that certain consumers remain devoted to local brands.