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UK firm's microscopic salt now tested on cheese
The firm behind a new breed of microscopic salt crystals that can help manufacturers slash sodium and retain their clean label status is conducting its first trials on cheese, according to Foodmanufacturer.co.uk.
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Tait launches news encryption solution
The new Tait Key Management Facility (KMF) is a flexible, powerful tool for any agency seeking to confidently and efficiently manage its P25 encryption across their entire fleet. This managed encryption helps remove the threat of eavesdroppers listening in on private conversations between public safety first responders.
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NZ govt and industry to overhaul red meat sector
The New Zealand government and several private sector companies are jointly investing up to $151 million to overhaul the red meat sector with the hope of lifting the economic value of the sector.
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Recreational fishing and marine equipment for Saudi Arabia
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Sheep placenta for Malaysia
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The very best of superfood that works
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Pay your Chinese suppliers in yuan not US$?
HSBC has completed its first New Zealand cross-border renminbi (RMB) transaction directly with China, the bank said in a press release.
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Saudi Arabia plans USD$385 billion-spend over 5 yrs
Saudi Arabia plans to build schools, hospitals, housing and other infrastructure projects as part of a five-year plan budgeted at USD$385 billion (NZD$545 billion), according to a GulfNews.com report.
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China overtakes Japan as world No 2 economy
Japan lost its place as the world's No 2 economy to China in the second quarter as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a shaky recovery, according to an AP report carried by GulfNews.com.
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Frozen Peas for India
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NASA sets up shop in Wellington's green park
NASA, which pioneered America’s space programme, is to set up shop in the Kapiti Coast town of Otaki, lured to a new technology park targeting green and renewable energy sources, according to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s (NZTE) website.
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McCain Foods upgrades Hasting processing plant
McCain Foods last week announced a $19-million upgrade of the existing Hastings plant in Hawkes Bay, according to Voxy.com.
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Cathay Pacific plans to buy 30 new Airbus planes
Cathay Pacific has entered into a letter of intent with the Airbus Company to buy 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline has also expressed its intention to exercise existing purchase rights in respect of six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, according to a Transport Weekly.com report.
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Nike seeks more market in 2nd-, 3rd-tier Chinese cities
After more than a decade entering China, Nike has promoted China as its biggest market outside of the United States and is seeking to expand its product to lower-tier cities throughout the country, according to ChinaDaily.com.
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Gulf countries import up to 90% of food
The Gulf countries currently import up to 90% of their food products to meet the rising demand with the UAE expenditure alone reaching up to $6.78 billion (NZD$9.53 billion) in 2009, according to TradeArabia.com.
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Lufthansa Cargo plans freight rate hike in Oct?
Lufthansa Cargo (LC) is set to raise its global freight rates by 20% on 1 October, according to a freight news report from IFW.com.
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Organic, low fat labels befuddle UK consumers
A UK consumer study has uncovered serious misunderstandings about what ‘organic’ food is, with one in four people admitting confusion and one in five believing organic food is lower in fat, according to FoodNavigator.com.
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Chinese scientists find way to detect melamin-tainted milk
Chinese scientists claim to have developed a quick and simple colour change test to detect melamine in milk products, according to DairyReporter.com.
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Bee Pollen and Colostrum for Hong Kong, Vietnam and all of Asia
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Cargill promotes plant sterols in choc drink
In the search for new market outlets for Corowise plant sterols, Cargill presented a dark chocolate shot at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo in Chicago, according to BeverageDaily.com.
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