New Zealand butchers approved to sell online
The confusion over New Zealand butchers not being allowed to open their shops has taken another twist with the Prime Minister clarifying the situation.
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Qatar takes top spot for food security in Middle East and North Africa: Annual GFSI report
The annual Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2019 published by The Economist Intelligence Unit, has revealed Qatar to be the number one nation for food security among 15 Middle Eastern and North African countries.
COVID-19 concerns: UAE assures citizens of six-month food supply and import objectives
The Ministry of Economy in UAE has stated that it has enough food to meet the needs of its citizens for at least six months, amidst concerns of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak which is showing no signs of slowing in the region.
Pakistan sugar wars: No end in sight as import tax enforced and investigations launched on mills
Pakistan has enforced an import tax on sugar entering the country, adding another layer of complexity to the country’s ongoing war between sugar cane farmers and sugar mills.
Recycle the scrunchable: Nestle Australia developing system for soft plastics recovery
Nestle Australia has announced plans to develop a sorting and recycling system focusing solely on soft plastics, which have hitherto received far less attention in recycling schemes than rigid plastics.
COVID-19 in China: Food supply and lax regulations cause for concern as government touts ‘return to normalcy’
The Chinese government has been pushing for a ‘return to normalcy’ for what it deems ‘low-risk’ COVID-19-affected areas within the country, but faces multiple challenges in the form of public anxiety over food security and relaxed control measures.
Depleting stocks, longer delivery time: Companies on meeting vitamin C supply amid COVID-19 disruption
The huge demand for vitamin C has sent stocks running low for retailers and the situation is further complicated by longer delivery times and more expensive freight costs.