Of thousands of HK food samples, just a handful failed safety tests
All but four out of 9,200 food samples tested for adulteration by Hong Kong government’s Centre for Food Safety in the last year have been found to be satisfactory.
Archives for April 10, 2017
Southeast Asia
Hollande’s Indonesia trip leads to agriculture research project
An Indonesian consortium led by Singaporean palm oil planter Golden-Agri Resources’ local offshoot, PT Smart, has signed a new agreement with a French partner to support the development of sustainable plantations and develop maritime logistics.
Probiotics and omega-3: Co-microencapsulation boosts bacteria survival and fatty acid retention
The co-microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria with omega-3 rich tuna oil improved its survival and intestinal adhering ability, and also helped to retain a higher proportion of omega-3 fatty acids in the digestive system.
Food safety in Asia: 5 issues to consider
Nine years ago the infant milk scandal triggered alarm among consumers, policymakers and food producers across Asia.
US and China to ‘flesh out’ beef deal
White House representative Sean Spicer has confirmed Chinese president Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump did discuss expanding beef exports, amid rumours China has relaxed restrictions on US beef.
South Asia radius
Lychees to blame for hundreds of mysterious child deaths in Bihar
A mystery illness responsible for the deaths of more than 100 children a year in the northern state of Bihar has been identified as lychee poisoning.
Amul sees 18% year-on-year growth
Indian dairy cooperative Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF, Amul), which markets the Amul brand of milk and other dairy products, has registered a provisional turnover of Rs. 27,085 crores ($4.2bn) for the financial year 2016-17...
US targets Japan's appetite for luxury beef
US suppliers are expanding in Japan’s competitive high-end beef market to build on growing consumer demand for US beef.