D’Orsogna begins production at Victoria plant
Australian cured meat producer D’Orsogna has commenced production at its newly-completed $66m facility in Victoria.
Archives for August 27, 2019
Ban on live sheep export to Middle East extended due to heat stress risk
The ban on exporting live sheep from Australia to the Middle East has been extended to September 22, due to the risk of heat stress, Australia’s Department of Agriculture announced.
Fresh billion-dollar investment: Walmart China to build 10 more logistics distribution centres
Walmart China has committed RMB8bn (US$1.2bn) in investments for the development of at least 10 logistics distribution centres over the next one or two decades, banking on the success and technologies utilised in its first customised fresh food...
Swire Coca-Cola capitalising on booming beverage growth in China
Swire Coca-Cola, bottling partner of Coca-Cola, is setting up its China regional headquarters in Shanghai to capitalise on the mainland’s beverage growth potential, a representative from the company told FoodNavigator-Asia.
Hazard reduction: FSSAI mandates compulsory third-party food safety audits in six ‘high-risk’ categories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a formal order mandating compulsory third party food safety auditing for all food companies that deal in ‘high-risk’ product categories in hopes of reducing the need for frequent...
Liquid formula sales boom in Japan for Ezaki Glico after sales ban lifted
Japan’s Ezaki Glico’s liquid infant formula sales was three times higher than initial forecasts, the company told us.