Academic puts China’s economic cost of ignoring food safety at $750m
A leading academic has put a cash value on the economic costs China will face this year through food-safety issues in agriculture.
Archives for October 9, 2016
Australian firm launches ‘world’s first clinically tested’ prebiotic honey, targets China market
Australian manufacturer Capilano has launched what it states is the world’s first clinically tested prebiotic honey.
Bird flu will ‘continue’ in Vietnam, expert warns
After a deadly outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) strain H5N1 rocked Vietnam’s southern meat-producing hub, experts have warned the country will continue to suffer from the virus.
Japan moves beyond FOSHU: Over 400 products approved under new health claims regime in last year
More than 400 foods have been approved under Japan’s 2015 Foods with Function Claims (FFC) regulation, with the market already estimated to be worth US$70bn.
Australian flavoured cheese coaxing Asians to buy dairy for first time
Australian cheese products flavoured with chocolate, fruits and nuts are setting out to win over new customers in Asia.
Early breastfeeding on the rise in India, but ‘room for further improvement’
Early initiation of breastfeeding is on the rise in India, but researchers warn more needs to be done strengthen policy and improve healthcare skills to reduce the rate of infant mortality.