Nationwide strike hits flagship child nutrition project in northern India
A flagship policy to tackle child malnutrition in Uttarakhand, India, has been hit by a nationwide eight-week strike of Aganwadi health workers.
Archives for November 2, 2016
USDA: China’s soybean imports, feed use expected to increase
Feed and protein meal demands are set to increase China’s soybean imports to a record level, says USDA attaché group.
Peanut probiotic: Researchers develop commercially viable lactose-free probiotic ‘yoghurt’
A newly developed peanut-based probiotic ‘yoghurt’ could serve as a functional food for those who follow a vegan diet or have lactose intolerance, say researchers.
Measures announced to boost India’s sagging cold chain
The government will soon introduce a scheme to develop crop-specific infrastructure that is designed enable farmers to become entrepreneurs and start their own food-processing or cold-chain transportation businesses.
India
Goa the go-to state for FSSAI’s community food safety programme
India’s food regulator has singled out Goa as a potentially model state for promoting food safety habits among consumers.
Edita boss praises officials' ‘personal attention’ after sugar seizure
A face-off between Egyptian authorities and the country’s biggest food company ended last week after Edita Foods Industries’ sugar supply was returned following confiscation by officials.
TPP will undermine seafood safety - Food & Water Watch
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will undermine seafood safety in the US, according to Food & Water Watch.
Dubai takes steps to reduce childhood obesity, boost food security
Dubai Municipality is to hold a forum to investigate ways to address the obesity issue among the emirate’s schoolchildren, according to officials.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2016
Gulfood exhibitors will have a close eye on sustainable solutions
Companies must embrace sustainability as a long-term business value, especially in the Middle East, as global trends move towards fast-shifting trading patterns in the F&B industry.
Fonterra expanding Waitoa site due to increased demand
Due to demand for whipping cream, Fonterra’s plan to increase production at its Waitoa UHT facility by 2018 has been brought forward to February 2017.
Europe’s meat players join trade mission to Asia
European meat and poultry players have joined EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan on a “diplomatic offensive” trade mission to capitalise on Asia’s economic growth.
Dubai’s kebab makers in shawarma drama following rule changes
Dubai authorities are believed to have closed almost half of all the emirate’s shawarma stands after new food safety and hygiene regulations came into effect at the start of this month.
Allegations of ‘anti-competitive’ culture in Aussie beef sector
A landmark study on Australia’s beef and cattle industry has identified “serious shortcomings” in the transparency of price reporting at livestock auctions.
Nestlé Lanka opens milk chilling center in northern Sri Lanka
Nestlé Lanka has opened a new milk chilling center in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.