News in Brief
Qiagen expands with Philippines center
Qiagen has opened a site in the Philippines to provide ‘around the clock’ coverage for customers.
Archives for March 13, 2018
News in Brief
Falling meat prices in New Zealand
Lower meat and poultry prices have driven an overall drop in New Zealand food prices.
Rombola Farms named as source of Listeria outbreak
The number of people affected by the Listeria outbreak in Australia has risen to 17, according to New South Wales (NSW) authorities.
NZ Commission clears sauce merger of Heinz Wattie’s and Suntory’s Cerebos Gregg’s pending divestment
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Heinz Wattie’s to acquire the food and instant coffee business of Cerebos Gregg’s subject to a divestment undertaking.
Gulfood 2018
Historic Chinese beverage firm diversifying in products for export push
In China, the Shanhaiguan brand is famous for its “Orange Juice Soda”, first bottled in 1902. Now, the company is diversifying with more products in a push towards increasing exports.
FoodEx Japan 2018
Watch: Can exports to Japan help offset some of Britain's food and drink Brexit blues?
Japan might be a notoriously difficult market to enter – especially for food and drink SMEs – but the UK is optimistic it can provide significant opportunities to increase exports.
FoodEx Japan 2018
Tea time for New Zealand Mānuka Group as beverage NPD steams ahead
New Zealand Mānuka Group is continuing to drive new beverage product innovation, with a tea range set to follow the recent launches of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Expansion, expertise and supply chain strength: How ex-Swisse execs hope to support Elle Macpherson's WelleCo brand
An investment fund comprised of key execs formerly behind Swisse Wellness is pumping cash into Elle McPherson's WelleCo brand, with a focus on providing operational leadership, growth in the US and China, and help to boost supply chain and sourcing...