India
169 restaurants in limbo as McDonald’s shutters turbulent franchise
McDonald’s has severed its 22-year relationship with partner Vikram Bakshi, putting all its 169 restaurants in north and east India at risk of closure.
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MLA invests in grass-fed beef sector
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced a $1.9 million investment in developing leaders of the country’s grass-fed sector.
Lack of antioxidants increases obesity risk in sleep-deprived men: Korean study
Low dietary antioxidant intake — coupled with insufficient sleep — could lead to an increased risk of obesity in men, a Korean study has found.
Fonterra opens Australia plant as demand soars for pizza cheese toppings in China
Fonterra Co-operative Group has expanded its operations in Australia, opening a plant in Victoria, to meet demand for cheese pizza toppings in China.
Beverage giants pledge to limit sugar content of drinks in Singapore
Major drinks companies in Singapore - including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé - have agreed to limit the sugar content of their drinks, committing to a maximum sugar content of 12% in all their drinks by 2020.
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Innovative Foods to double frozen production at AP plant
Indian food manufacturer Innovative Foods hopes to double its processing capacity with a second processing unit in Andhra Pradesh.