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Bread and noodle demands outstretch Japan's wheat capabilities: Ministry report

Demand for bread and ramen noodle products made with domestic wheat varieties is growing in Japan but the country needs to invest in its weak local production of the grain, government institute says.

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New Zealand’s seafood sector must adopt sustainable practices: Minister

New Zealand’s top minister for the food sector has called for more environmentally sustainable harvesting practices if New Zealand is to continue producing high-quality seafood products.

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Local or imports? Time for Australians to choose, asks Coke chief

Australian consumers and retailers will have to decide whether to support local food producers or watch the sector diminish, the head of beverages supplier Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) said.

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Thai food giant to tap West African noodles market

In a first, a Thai food major is taking its operations across the Indian Ocean to Africa, hoping to capitalise both on available resources and rising consumption in the region.

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Indian herbal specialist ups coleus farming amid weight management demands

Indian herbal specialist, Olive Lifesciences, has increased the contract farming for its lead product coleus, amid growing weight management demands for the extract from Japan, Europe and the US.

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India frees sugar export controls

India has decided to allow the free export of sugar, enabling industry to ship surplus supplies to overseas food manufacturers.

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Myanmar holds lucrative food opportunities for Thailand

Thailand’s food processing industry should capitalize on Myanmar's new open economy given its geographical and historical advantage, a top food institute had said.

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New Zealand calls for ban on ‘damaging’ soy-based infant formulas

Health and medical experts in New Zealand have called for a ban on soy-based infant formula after a recent mouse study suggested soy damages the reproductive tract and immune system.

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Japan inks food promotion deal with Hong Kong

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has signed a memorandum with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to cooperate in promoting Japanese food and agricultural exports in the Chinese territory.

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Coles is being bold about allergens

Australian supermarket giant, Coles, has taken the lead in ensuring that its food products are labelled appropriately enough for customers with allergies.

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