Archives for December 8, 2016

APAC’s undernourishment reduction rate suggests most nations will miss UN’s 2030 zero hunger goal

Only two countries out of the 19 being monitored in Asia-Pacific will meet the UN’s second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of achieving zero hunger by 2030 if prevalence of undernourishment rates (PoU) continue to reduce at 2010-15 rates.

Australian oats study provides hope of boosting cholesterol-fighting properties of other cereals

Researchers have identified a new mechanism for how oats reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood stream, thereby lowering the risk of heart disease.

Shanghai Maling completes investment in NZ red meat processor

A partnership between canned produce company Shanghai Maling and New Zealand red meat processor Silver Fern Farms reached completion yesterday (Wednesday, 7 December 2016). 

This week Down Under

Bloggers' noise makes it hard for shoppers to make informed choices

Food fads and hearsay are drowning out real facts, leaving consumers unable to make informed decisions about their diets.

Harmful levels of arsenic found in chicken

Studies have shown that several samples of chicken from Pakistan contain concerning levels of arsenic.