Overseas business grows sales for Charoen Pokphand Foods
A rise in overseas business helped Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) to increase its sales for the first nine months of the year by 8% to Bt372.024 billion (bn).
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Saputo takeover of Murray Goulburn prompts new dairy coop in Australia
The Australian Government’s A$13.8m (US$10.5m) Farm Co-Operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program (Farming Together) is investing into the Victorian dairy industry to help maximize profits at the farm gate.
Food firms worry about arrival of Gulf VAT
A Gulf-wide goods and services tax that will come into effect next year has been one of the main talking points among companies exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing this year, with its ripple effect likely to impact business in the food industry.
Ganeden: Kerry deal allows us to fast-track Asia probiotics strategy
Probiotic supplier Ganden says its recent acquisition by Kerry Group will allow it to fast-track the growth of its products in Asia, with China and India having bene identified as two markets that are "impossible to ignore".
Japanese organic miso maker seeing significant export growth
Organic miso manufacturer Hikari Miso launched its new website for English-speaking markets following sales lifts in the US, Europe and the Middle East.
Traditional Japanese broth aids gastric emptying: First-of-its-kind trial
Three amino acids — the key components in traditional Japanese broth (dashi) — promote gastric emptying in healthy adults, and could therefore be beneficial to people with functional dyspepsia.
China and India key targets for all-natural Russian snack bar firm
A Russian snack bar firm – spearheaded by a former model and oil trader – has unveiled plans to expand in Asia, with China and India identified as two key priorities.
The six veggies that can help slash heart disease risk by 40%
Eating more vegetables could cut the risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 40%, with six vegetables especially beneficial due to their high levels of nitrate, according to a new study.