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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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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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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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Abu Dhabi fund buys stake in Brisbane port
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, has bought a minority stake in Australia's Port of Brisbane in a deal worth A$2.1 billion, (NZD$2.7 billion), according to the Trade Arabia.com website.
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China's Bright Dairy confirms 51% stake in Sinlait milk co
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Shanghai-registered Bright Dairy and Food has confirmed an $82 million investment in Canterbury milk processor Synlait, which represents a 51% share, according to the NZ Herald.
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2nd-tier China cities' growing taste for luxury goods
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Luxury goods sales in China are expected to rise 23% year-on-year in 2010, business consulting firm Bain & Company was quoted saying by ChinaDaily.com.
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Middle East as key market for fine foods
Thursday, 04 November 2010
Dubai is host to four influential trade shows for the fine food industry opened last weekend, according to TradeArabia.com.
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Thai Airways carbon footprints inflight meals
Wednesday, 03 November 2010
Thai Airways International (THAI) claims it is the first airline in the world to provide carbon footprint information on Thai signature dishes served on board, according to The Nation.
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Need to convince Kiwis of the value of tourism $
Tuesday, 02 November 2010
And although visitor numbers have continued to rise in New Zealand slowly through the economic downturn, the tourism industry admits that some parts of the country remain unconvinced about tourism's value to the economy, according to Stuff.co.nz.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab goes to India
Tuesday, 02 November 2010
India is among the three countries in the world where Samsung is launching Galaxy Tab first. The device is powered by Android Froyo, the latest version of Google's operating software for mobile devices, according to Times of India.
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End of Sony cassette tape Walkman in Japan
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Sony is sending its cassette tape Walkman into retirement in Japan as demand for a music player that was ground-breaking in its day dwindles to a tiny niche in the era of digital technology, according to GulfNews.com citing an Associated Press article.
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Russia to build Vietnams's first nuclear power plant
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Russia has agreed to build Vietnam's first nuclear power plant in a ceremony in Hanoi presided over by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, according to GulfNews.com.
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China offers social insurance to foreign workers
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Chinese law makers last week adopted legislation that would give foreign employees the same social insurance benefits as Chinese nationals, according to ChinaDaily.com.
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More turbulence hitting air freight demand?
Thursday, 28 October 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global air cargo traffic rose by 14.8% in September, down from 19% growth the previous month, translating into a month-to-month decline of 2.1% when adjusted for seasonal factors, according to the Shipping Gazette.
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Cargill set to market new low-calorie chocolate
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Cargill’s sweetener experts are set to introduce a lower-calorie chocolate made with patented sweeters at the end of 2011, according to ConfectioneryNews.com.
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German company makes milk that helps people sleep
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
A German company has patented its process for ‘nocturnal milk’ which it claims contains 100 times more melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate sleep, than normal milk, according to Dairyreporter.com.
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NZ milk production seen at record high in 2011
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Milk production in New Zealand will rebound by 10% next year to a record high, feeding a recovery in exports – assuming the world's top exporter gets a break from the poor weather which has for two years sent output lower, according to AgriMoney.com.
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EC has temporary ban on cloned animals for food
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
The European Commission has proposed a temporary ban on animal cloning for food production in the European Union, at a meeting of the European Commission, Council and Parliament held in Strasbourg this week, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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Low R&D, high costs stymies EU food sector growth
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Low levels of R&D, high input costs and uneven relations with retailers are amongst the reasons emerging economies are outpacing growth of the EU food and drink sector, according to AP-FoodTechnology.com.
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