Indians altering dietary habits, says Nielsen
A new survey by global research firm Nielsen reveals India’s urban citizens are altering their dietary habits as lifestyle changes send obesity rates rocketing.
Read MoreSri Lanka renews tax on import items
The Ministry of Finance of the Sri Lankan government has said that the taxes imposed on certain food items in 2011 have been renewed to protect the local producers.
Read MoreNZ Food safety bill controversy baseless, say authorities
Controversy surrounding New Zealand’s new food safety bill refuses to die down with activists and conservatives leading protests from small producers and farmers against the bill.
Read MoreSouth Korea stamps down on excessive work in its food sector
South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labour is taking fire at food companies whose employees are working excessive weekly hours as well as weekends in a bid to improve lifestyles, ensure maximum productivity and create more jobs.
Read MoreAustralian wine giant acquires distributor for Chinese expansion
Even as Chinese companies gobble up Australian food and beverage manufacturing interests, one Australian wine maker has reversed the tables by buying up a Chinese concern to expand its market.
Read MoreMade in Australia? Feed it to the sharks…
‘Made in Australia’ is not always what it says on the tin and this effectively dilutes claims made by Australian manufacturers who use 100% local ingredients, according to the MD of BuyAustralianMade.
Read MoreSingapore: Innovative exports to drive growth
The focus for manufacturers in Singapore needs to be on the export market, and in particular functional and health foods, according to industry official.
Read MoreIndia sets out on grand food safety plan
Alarmed at the various adulteration surveys that have revealed potentially dangerous food safety issues, the Indian government has decided to go the whole way in ensuring food safety in the country.
Read MoreVietnam's seafood sector seeks cheer away from depressed Eurozone
Vietnam’s seafood sector is targeting African, latin American and other Asian markets to compensate for expected demand slides in slumping Eurozone economies.
Read MoreGujarat seeks multinational Indian food processing crown
The West Indian state of Gujarat is fast becoming a hotbed of multinational food processing thanks to an upcoming food park and a foreign investor friendly administration.
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