China breeder increases slaughtering capacity
One of China’s leading pig breeding firms is building a massive new slaughtering capacity as it seeks to diversify and bets on a long-term trend of consolidation in the pig breeding sector.
Archives for March 12, 2019
Science and politics: Can research into legislative decision-making help to address food security?
Policymakers need to be encouraged to take a scientic approach when drawing up legislation to boost food security, according to a panel of experts.
Gulfood 2019
Four ways technology can help food and beverage start-ups stand out from the crowd
The brains behind OLIO's successful Food Waste Heroes programme - where volunteers collect surplus food from local businesses and share it with fellow members in their local communities – has given his top tips on how food and beverage start-ups can...
‘Timely’ intervention: Singapore’s food industry 'generally supportive' of trans fat ban
The food industry in Singapore is generally supportive' of proposals from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ban all partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), a form of trans fat commonly found in pre-packaged food products, according to a government minister.
Premium trumps sustainability in Chinese chocolate, coffee and tea markets – Exclusive insights
Chinese consumers still prefer premium products as opposed to those making sustainability claims, in contrast to many other markets worldwide, according to analysis from insights provider Lumina Intelligence.