chinese-researchers-use-recombinant-ifn-against-bird-flu

November 23, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers use recombinant IFN against bird flu

The rapid development of poultry farming poses challenges to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Scientists at the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration…
syngenta-to-acquire-nidera-seeds

November 7, 2017 | China

Syngenta to acquire Nidera Seeds

Nidera BV is a Dutch subsidiary which was originally acquired when COFCO bought 51% of the shares in 2014. Syngenta has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Nidera Seeds…
china-infant-formula-maker-to-explore-expansion-opportunities

November 2, 2017 | China

China infant formula maker to explore expansion opportunities

New rules from Jan 1 will likely push out players selling regular products, leaving the market wide open for reputable brands that are mostly present only in big cities. China…
chinese-researchers-bring-out-a-new-rice-variety

October 25, 2017 | China

Chinese researchers bring out a new rice variety

The rice is thought to have several health benefits, including being high in calcium. A team of scientists at Yangzhou University in China have developed several types of rice that can be…
mead-johnson-nutrition-puts-focus-on-china

October 13, 2017 | China

Mead Johnson Nutrition puts focus on China

The company aims to invest more in the R&D sector and strengthening the supply chain management. Mead Johnson Nutrition, a global company focused primarily on infant and child nutrition, is…
cfs-bans-chicken-and-egg-import-from-free-state

October 11, 2017 | China

CFS bans chicken and egg import from Free State

The CFS has contacted South African authorities over the issue and will closely monitor the information issued about avian flu. China’s Food Safety (CFS) authority has banned the import of…
china-pushes-back-food-import-policy

September 28, 2017 | China

China pushes back food import policy

China has delayed enforcing sweeping new controls on food import. China’s new control policy on food import is at a backfire as countries like the United States, Europe and other…
ifc-plans-25-m-investment-in-jiahe-foods

September 26, 2017 | China

IFC plans $25 M investment in Jiahe Foods

Jiahe Foods is planning to invest in upgrading its non-dairy creamer production lines and setting up an R&D centre, a freeze-dry coffee facility and a modern warehouse. The International Finance…
china-to-make-food-investment-in-dubai

September 21, 2017 | China

China to make food investment in Dubai

The strategic agreement will consolidate China’s stake in the burgeoning Middle East food industry and expand bilateral relations further. Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialised zone dedicated to…
spar-china-appoints-new-managing-director

September 21, 2017 | China

SPAR China appoints new Managing Director

Jerome has developed an in-depth knowledge of retail operations and buying in China.   SPAR International, a global food retail chain, has announced that Jerome Chevrier has been appointed as…