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NZ forest products get export boost
Monday, 26 July 2010
The value of NZ-exported forest products have increased over 54% in 2010, according to Wood Resource Quarterly.
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China's 5 trillion-yuan green energy plan
Monday, 26 July 2010
Jiang Bing, director-general of the Policy Planning Department under the NEA, was quoted by People’s Daily online as saying that the plan has specified major policy measures for the development and utilization of nuclear, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, unconventional natural gas and other new energies
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Canada eyes China agriculture market
Monday, 26 July 2010
According to Winnipegfreepress.com, Canadian politicians and trade envoys, including Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, are beating a path to China's doors with a view to sell more agricultural products into the Chinese market.
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Simcro's vaccine injector wins NZ Agritech gong
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Innovative Hamilton agritech company, Simcro has just scooped the top award in New Zealand’s Agritech Innovation Awards for its world-first ‘self-tenting’ safety injector, Sekurus Ultra.
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Consumers like 'No additives', 'No preservatives' labels
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
‘No-additives’, and ‘no-preservatives’ are the most popular clean label claims with consumers, while ‘natural’ struggles because of over-use and lack of definition, according to FoodNavigator.com.
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Maersk deploying laid-up ships, expects equipment shortage
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Denmark's shipping giant, Maersk Line, is deploying laid-up ships to reposition empties where they are needed - as well as ordering new boxes and leasing old ones, according to the Shipping Gazette.
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HK and China to become world's 8th largest market for wine
Monday, 21 June 2010
Organisers of the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2010 are looking for expressions of interest for wine exporters to exhibit at the New Zealand Pavilion of the fair.
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New export wine certification lab in Auckland
Monday, 21 June 2010
AsureQuality has opened a new export wine certification laboratory at its Auckland facility following formal recognition by the NZFSA to analyse wine destined for the EU.
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China now world's top buyer of NZ dairy
Saturday, 19 June 2010
New Zealand sold dairy goods to 151 countries last year, but China was the biggest customer by far, paying out $1.33 billion, the report says, citing NZ Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF).
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World grain, veg oil and dairy price set to rise
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
The Food and Agriculture Organisation's outlook is that average prices for wheat and grains, vegetable oils and dairy are likely to be higher over the next decade, according to FoodNavigator.com.
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Maersk preparing to impose levy on Asia-Europe cargo
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Danish carrier Maersk Line has told customers it is getting ready to levy a surcharge of US$750 (NZ$ 1,079) per TEU and a $1,000 per FEU as well as a $1,200 per 40-foot high cube surcharge on Asia-to-north Europe from July 15, citing space constraints and equipment shortages, according to the Shipping Gazette.
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NZ dairy exports seen rising 58% over next 4 yrs
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
New Zealand dairy exports, which make up a fifth of the nation’s total overseas trade, are likely to surge 58% over the next four years on rising prices and demand, according to Bloomberg news.
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NZ changes immigration to boost export of education
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Changes to study entitlements for temporary permit holders will benefit New Zealand’s export education industry, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says.
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Foxconn to move to cheaper Chinese cities
Monday, 14 June 2010
Foxconn Technology Group, which supplies Sony, Apple and Nokia with IT components, is moving part of its major plant away from costly Shenzhen after hefty wage increases at its factories in the southern city, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers, according to ChinaDaily.com.
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EnzaRed kiwifruit set to take on world stage
Monday, 14 June 2010
A new kiwifruit fruit, with a striking red centre, exotic flavour and a creamy texture, is to be launched this week by Turners & Growers. Branded as EnzaRed kiwifruit, this is the first major change to the fruit since the gold kiwi more than a decade ago.
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Qatar to spend NZ$144 billion on infrastructure
Monday, 14 June 2010
The Qatari government and state-owned companies plan to spend as much as US$100 billion (NZ$144 billion) on infrastructure projects within the next four years, according to GulfNews.com.
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German body says nano silver not ready for use
Monday, 14 June 2010
Nanosilver has no place in consumer products such as foods or cosmetics until the potential hazards from the substance have been fully scrutinised, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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US healthy foods market hit by recession
Friday, 11 June 2010
The US healthy foods market is being hit by the recession, despite sales rising 1.8 % to reach US$142 billion (NZ $215 billion), according to the NutraIngredients.com.
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MSC raises cargo rates from Asia to NZ
Thursday, 10 June 2010
From July 1, there will be an increase of US$250 (NZ$376) per TEU on cargo from south east Asia, that is Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore bound for Australia. This will be followed by a July 15 increase on cargo from Asia for New Zealand of US$250 per TEU, US$500 per FEU and for 40-foot high cube.
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China's Shenzhen raises minimum wage by 10%
Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Shenzhen's move comes after a series of pay rises in China. Beijing will increase its minimum wage by 20 % to 960 yuan per month from 800 yuan from July 1.
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