UN steps up agricultural aid in Iraq with Saudi funds
UN agencies are stepping up emergency food and agricultural assistance in Iraq, thanks in part to large donations from Saudi Arabia.
Archives for September 10, 2014
New EU proposals on medicated feed for livestock welcomed
Pan-European agriculture association Copa-Cogeca has welcomed a new package of EU Commission proposals on veterinary medicine and medicated feed for livestock.
McDonald’s sees significant sales drop in APMEA
Global fast food chain McDonald’s has seen sales drop 14.5% in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.
TRADE BODY WANTS REASSURANCE AHEAD OF SEPT 18 INDEPENDENCE VOTE
Scotch Whisky Association presses ‘Yes Scotland!’ for currency clarity
Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) CEO David Frost warns that a lack of clarity over an independent Scotland’s currency could hit exports, supply chains, pricing and competitiveness in the multi-million dollar industry.
ENSA: Soy-breast cancer study not reflective of ‘state of scientific knowledge’
The soy industry has hit back at a recent study that suggested soy supplementation could worsen rather than ameliorate breast cancer by influencing gene behaviour.
Better regulation shouldn’t mean ‘one-sided reduction’ for businesses, BEUC warns new Commission
The new European Commission’s ‘better regulation’ mission must keep consumer welfare in mind and not translate to a “one-sided reduction” for businesses, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has warned.
EFSA stymies progress on ‘may contain’
Alpro’s decision to reverse plans to combine its soya and nut production lines has shone the spotlight on the need for usable ‘action levels’ for adventitious allergen contamination of foods.
GCC offers major market for Australian farmers: Hassad
GCC states’ growing demand for food represents a major opportunity for Australian farmers, according to Qatar-owned agricultural firm Hassad Australia.
Belarus and Kazakhstan to benefit from Russian meat embargo
Belarus and Kazakhstan look set to increase their supplies of meat to Russia, as the recently implemented trade restrictions on imports have created a bigger demand and attractive prices, according to government officials and local market experts.
EFSA extends consultation on ‘Open EFSA’
The European Food Safety Authority has extended the period of public consultation on its discussion paper ‘Transformation to an Open EFSA’ by a month.
Smokers consuming too much sodium may have greater rheumatoid arthritis risk: Study
Smokers who consume high amounts of sodium may have an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a Swedish study.
India’s Bakers Circle plans $6m Dubai factory
Indian bakery firm Bakers Circle is building a US$6m plant in Dubai to expand its operations into the Middle East and Africa.
Offshore agricultural investments pose major risk: Report
Gulf countries acquiring farmland in developing countries risk major backlashes, and should adopt long-term policies to avoid this, according to a report.