Iron deficiency more prevalent in Australia than people think
One-in-ten non-pregnant young women in Australia have an iron deficiency, which is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, researchers say.
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Focus on food synergies to boost bioavailability, urge researchers
A greater emphasis should be placed on enhancing the bioavailability of key nutrients in foods by focusing on synergies to help fight under nutrition, say researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Australian baskets find foothold in premium oyster farming markets
Oyster baskets that improve farming efficiency while growing a higher quality product are helping an Australian company penetrate international markets.
China's Jinluo sees growth in 'no starch' ham
One of China’s biggest traditional pork processors is crediting its repackaged ‘no starch’ ham sausages for strong growth in the company’s sales.
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Plans to audit 5,000 standards meets with Chinese media approval
A decision by Chinese authorities to tidy up its Byzantine regulatory systems will see the consolidation of nearly 5,000 food safety standards and the revision of 300 other national standards.
Japan scrambles to limit impact of bird flu outbreak
Japan has confirmed a third outbreak of avian flu in as many days, prompting the cull of thousands of farmed birds in the north of the country.
Chaucer sold to Japanese food firm in €122m deal
British food firm Chaucer has been sold to Japanese manufacturer Nagatanien in a £102.8m (€122.8m) deal which the freeze-dried food manufacturer says will help it expand into the US and Asia.
Australian livestock farmers advised to unite to develop exports
The key to growing Australia's export market is greater collaboration among farmers in its agri-sector, according to a report by leading researchers.