New Zealand dairy industry assesses damage after earthquakes
The farming industry has pledged to help after two large earthquakes hit the South Island of New Zealand.
Archives for November 14, 2016
UAE bans two ‘health risk’ supplements after FDA intervention
Two supplements have been banned from sale by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention after receiving advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The top trending Ayurveda ingredients right now…and why they are destined to remain niche products in the West.
Tulsi, ashwagandha and cardamom are three of the hottest Ayurvedic ingredients right now, but the likelihood of them gaining mass appeal in Europe and the US is limited by scepticism of complementary medicine, it has been claimed.
Malnutrition affecting child cancer treatment in India
Young cancer patients in Delhi, India, will soon get nutritional support from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as part of their treatment regime.
Three things RSPO needs to do to avoid falling down the ‘anti- globalisation chasm’
Palm oil certification body RSPO needs to avoid becoming the next victim of the anti-globalisation and anti-establishment backlash that is sweeping the globe by getting closer to local growers and their communities, the body’s CEO has said.
Declining nutrient intakes still a worry in growing China, researchers say
Despite economic growth and reduction in income poverty, calorie intakes and nutritional wellbeing are declining in China, warn researchers.
Kiwi dairy industry readies to learn impact of South Island earthquake
New Zealanders woke up to the news that South Island had been struck with a 7.8 earthquake last night.
Yummex Middle East
Katjes to launch ‘Cola the Cat’ in the Middle East
Katjes plans to launch ‘Cola the Cat’ jellies in 2017 after a successful year entering the Middle East market.
Trademark difficulties hamper Monster’s launch plans in China
Trademark issues and intense local competition among manufacturers have been holding up Monster Beverage’s charge into China. Yet its brand owners have high hopes for its fate in the world’s biggest energy drinks market.
Aldi and Menora hit by ACCC action on oregano
Aldi and Menora must regularly test to prove products labelled as 'oregano' are what they say they are, following action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).