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Live Abalone for global markets
Thursday, 18 November 2010
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Govt intervention not effective in reducing obesity
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The Report comes to a number of important conclusions including the fact that hard interventions, such as taxes or subsidies on specific goods and services, would be difficult to justify. The probability of success of a tax on energy-dense nutrient poor foods is rated as 'low'.
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Packaging that "talks" to consumers not far away
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Dr Ross Lee, a researcher at the Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions in Maryland, US, was quoted telling the Neutrons and Food Conference in Sydney, Australia, that the use of printable electronics in ‘smart' packaging was viable. Other emerging nanotechnologies include sensors and...
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Heinz UK to drop BPA in food packaging
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The company is "at an advanced stage" at removing Bisphenol A (or BPA) from its baby food ranges in the UK.
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Ultrasport Helicopters find buyers in Europe
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
The helicopters will sell for about $180,000 - about half the price of a Robinson R22.
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US, EC firms eye billion-dlr deals at Memex Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Event organiser IIR Middle East said Memex will run from November 28 to 30 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre with focus on technology, machinery, tools, and solutions for the industrial and associated industries. Over 120 exhibiting companies, representing 400 brands from 16 countries,...
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Kiwi wines shine in 2 major competitions
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
New Zealand Winegrowers’ global marketing director Chris Yorke said the results from the two competitions are a boost to the profile of the New Zealand wine industry at a time when it is working to continue its success in Australia and expand its presence in Asia.
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Water footprint next for retailers?
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Retailers should respond to consumer concerns about water management in farming by considering water footprint labels for food products, according to FoodWorks.co.nz.
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Cathay Pacific to review options on NZ$100-mln price-fixing charges
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
A total of 11 airlines were presented with a fine totalling up to EUR799.4 million earlier this week after the European Commission discovered they had coordinated pricing on their cargo business.
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Ampac's new antimicrobial film packaging
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Global packaging giant Ampac has launched a new sealant film with an antimicrobial additive to inhibit the growth of odors and mildew for food and beverage applications, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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Port of Brisbane to be sold to Mid-East's Q-Port
Sunday, 14 November 2010
The Queensland government has announced that the Port of Brisbane, one of Australian's fastest growing container ports, will be sold for AUD$2.3 billion NZD$2.9 billion) to Q-Port Holdings, a consortium of Middle Eastern and local investors, according to the Shipping Gazette, citing the Australian...
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Bakers oppose mandatory fortification of bread
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Public health activists pushing for mandatory fortification of every slice of bread in New Zealand continue to exaggerate the benefits, while downplaying the potential risks to children and men, says Laurie Powell, President of the Association of Bakers.
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Maersk raises Far East-SAmerica freight rate
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Maersk Line has announced a January 1 general rate increase on all container cargo from the Far East to the east coast of South America, according to the Shipping Gazette.
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Milk powder manufacturer wanted
Thursday, 11 November 2010
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US scientists use casein to make new packaging material
Thursday, 11 November 2010
The packaging incorporates a protein called casein, which is found in cheese and cows’ milk, and represents a substitute for standard polystyrene foam.
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