McDonald’s goes upmarket in China
There are clear signs that the newly independent China arm of McDonald’s plans to squeeze more revenue out of its stores, even as it seeks to double its store count across China up to 2022.
Archives for December 6, 2017
Huge poultry factory opens in the Philippines
The biggest poultry plant in the Philippines, based in Santo Tomas, has just been opened via a joint venture between Cargill and Jollibee Foods.
Ambitious project to track long-term health significance of first 1,000 days launched
A new trial is to explore how the first 1,000 days after conception might influence the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in later life.
Taste Ireland strikes deal with DHL for Australian supply chain services
A major Australian distributor of Irish and UK foods has signed a new deal with DHL to manage its supply chain and logistics.
Vegemite to sponsor Australian Open as brand reinforces it's 'back under home ownership'
Vegemite, now back in Aussie ownership under Bega Cheese, has announced a partnership with Tennis Australia to sponsor the 2018 Australian Open.
India releases product recall guidelines for food businesses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a set of guidelines to make sure that food firms have a proper and clear plan to recall a food product if it is found to be unsafe.
Hemp foods in Australia and New Zealand: Legal, on the shelves and set for boom
A new wave of products containing hemp are starting to filter into Australian and New Zealand markets, after the long-banned product was finally permitted for food and nutritional use.