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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.

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Sri 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.

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NZ 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.

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South 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.

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Australian 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.

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Made 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.

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Singapore: 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.

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India 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.

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Vietnam'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.

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Gujarat 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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