News in brief
Betagro to increase capacity with new hatchery
Thai broiler producer Betagro has commissioned a new hatchery that will add two million chicks per week to its capacity.
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China hit with human case of avian influenza
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection has urged the public to be vigilant after a human case of avian influenza A (H5N6) was reported in China’s Guanxi region.
From 845 to 200 data fields: Food company licensing to become ‘simpler’ in Singapore
New food and beverage (F&B) companies will ‘only’ have to fill in 200 data fields, versus the previous 845 from next year, revealed Singapore Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry (MTI) Chee Hong Tat.
Policy picks: Philippines rice rules and new Singapore standards in our regulatory round-up
We take a look at the latest policy news making the headlines, including new rice rules in the Philippines and stricter managerial standards in Singapore.
‘Eliminating 37m plastic bags in a year’: Lotus Trolley Bag eyes Australian market after US success
California-based start-up Lotus Trolley Bag is aiming to tackle the issue of plastic waste in Australia, after claiming to have eliminated ‘37 million plastic bags in the last year’ in the United States.
India milk crisis: FSSAI orders special surveillance during Deepavali as public confidence plunges
The Indian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all states to conduct a ‘special drive’ to ensure the safety and quality of milk and milk products ahead of Deepavali, amid plunging public confidence in products.