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…
the-pakistan-government-to-promote-agricultural-biotechnology

September 27, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

The Pakistan government to promote agricultural biotechnology

The minister for national food security and research said that the zero hunger program and other projects, such as Kissan package, are efforts to ensure exports and availability of farm…
sri-lanka-to-launch-battle-for-food-production

September 13, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Sri Lanka to launch battle for food production

The initiative will be implemented as a comprehensive national program across the island. Sri Lanka government will launch a week-long National Food Production Battle under the patronage of President Maithripala…
australian-delegation-proposes-food-partnership-with-india

August 30, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Australian delegation proposes food partnership with India

The Australian agri-business & food delegation is a part of the 150-member business delegation, which visited India as part of the Australia Business Week in India 2017. A 25-member business…
thailand-prepares-for-save-food-event

August 29, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Thailand prepares for Save Food event

Thailand took the initiative when the National Save Food Network was established in September, 2014 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the FAO, and a number of other concerned…
pdccc-gets-food-safety-certificate

August 28, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

PDCCC gets food safety certificate

With this award, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre is truly providing customers peace of mind regarding food safety. Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre has received the ISO 22000:2005, a food…
shanghai-to-be-a-model-city-in-food-safety

August 18, 2017 | China

Shanghai to be a model city in food safety

Food surveillance systems have been installed at over 170 food businesses. Shanghai is working towards becoming a national food safety model city. A self-evaluation is to be submitted to the…
bangladesh-inks-1m-tonne-thai-rice-deal

August 16, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Bangladesh inks 1M-tonne Thai rice deal

A deal for Bangladesh to buy an additional 200,000 tonnes of Thai rice has yet to be sealed as the two countries are still negotiating a price. Bangladesh has signed…
greenbelt-approved-for-indonesias-food-waste-problem

August 9, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Greenbelt approved for Indonesia’s food waste problem

The ECOsystem process converts food waste into several revenue producing bioproducts including bioethanol, high value protein, fertilizer and potable water. Greenbelt Resources has officially received “Eco Friendly Technology” registration for…
thailand-introduces-new-sugar-tax

August 1, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Thailand introduces new sugar tax

Though no tax has been specified yet, it will be based on how much sugar a drink contains. Thailand will phase in a sugar tax over six years in a…