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Gulfood 2011: Gateway for food exporters
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Gulfood 2011, which offers a platform for the food and beverage industry to both showcase and source products and services for the region’s markets, will run from February 27 to March 2, 2011 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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UAE to raise spending on desalination plants
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
The UAE is currently spending USD$800 million (NZD$1.06 billion) per year on building, operating and maintenance of desalination plants which will jump by over 300% to $3.22 billion over the next six years, according to Emirates24/7, citing a new report by Global Water Intelligence.
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Moscow top choice for office in Europe - survey
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Moscow has been named the most favourable city in Europe for companies looking to set up an office, according to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield carried by NZTE’s website.
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New Zealand wine, meat and small dairy foods for Russia
Monday, 11 October 2010
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Southern Europeans like glass packaging
Monday, 11 October 2010
Consumers in southern Europe have a particularly positive attitude towards food and drink products packed in glass, according to FoodProductionDaily.com, citing a survey of European attitudes to glass packaging.
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German scientist develops antimicrobial packaging film
Monday, 11 October 2010
A scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute has developed new antimicrobial active packaging film that targets microorganisms on the surface of meat, fish and cheese to extend product shelf life, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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UK choc sale to rise by 12.9% between 2010-15
Monday, 11 October 2010
Seasonal and chocolate box sales are projected to increase by 12.9% between 2010 and 2015, growing to an estimated GBP4.1 billion (NZD$8.65 billion) by 2015, according to Confectionery News, citing a Mintel report.
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Toyota mulls low-cost car for Thai market
Monday, 11 October 2010
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) is ready to produce and sell a low-cost car locally to tap more middle-class and first-time buyers but the model is still being decided, according to the Bangkok Post.
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Global pharma sales to hit US$880 bln in 2011
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Global pharmaceutical sales may rise between 5 and 7% next year to USD$880 billion (NZD$1.16 trillion) on soaring demand in developing nations led by China as it becomes the world's third-largest drug market, according to a Bloomberg report carried in China Daily.
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China the world's 3rd largest wealth creator
Sunday, 10 October 2010
China's household wealth is set to more than double to USD $35 trillion (NZD$46.3 trillion) by 2015 if the country maintains its historic growth rates, according to China Daily citing a report by Credit Suisse.
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No ban for Blackberry in UAE
Sunday, 10 October 2010
The United Arab Emirates said late last week it won't implement a proposed ban on Research In Motion Ltd's BlackBerry services.
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Whey protein may help improve sports drink appeal
Friday, 08 October 2010
Incorporating whey protein into exercise recovery beverages could open a lucrative new market for sports drinks manufacturers, according to research commissioned by performance nutrition company Volac, according to Nutraingredients.com.
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Kraft opens new R&D centre to boost European appeal
Friday, 08 October 2010
Kraft has opened a new innovation centre in Switzerland to ensure its innovations in chewing gum and sugar confectionery have regional appeal, according to ConfectioneryNews.com.
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FDA issues new guidelines on fermented food
Friday, 08 October 2010
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance on acidified and fermented foods, such as pickles, relishes and olives, to provide recommendations on manufacturing and quality control, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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NZ's Lotus Wash launches new container washer
Friday, 08 October 2010
New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics, according to PortStrategy.com.
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