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Strawberry fields for...fighting cancer US (June 25, 2003) -- Scientists at the UK Institute of Food Research (IFR) have begun work to identify the compounds in strawberries responsible for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells with the aim of developing new varieties in which the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19645
created on 2003-06-25
Economy stable, revenue up, outlook good, says PM Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- The economy would remain stable, with increased purchasing power for grassroots people and rising incomes in the export and tourist industry, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told parliament yesterday.
He was presenting www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19646
created on 2003-06-26
Adisai buoyant on export success Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- Robust exports in the country have prompted Thailand to raise itsannual export growth target to about 8 percent from 6 percent setinitially, Commerce Minister Adisai Bodharamik said yesterday.
Adisai said the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19647
created on 2003-06-26
EU to relax tests on Thai shrimp exports Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- The European Union plans to relax strict testing requirements on Thai shrimp exports soon since the number of positive tests and degree of contamination have now fallen to very low levels, according to the Delegation of the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19648
created on 2003-06-26
McDonald's Japan buys Thai chicken Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- McDonald's restaurants in Japan have been forced to switch to purchasing Thai chicken from their traditional source in China due to the outbreak of bird-flu in the Communist country.
The first shipment of chicken fillets, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19649
created on 2003-06-26
Family holds out against sale of land Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- Trans Thai-Malaysia Ltd, developer of the Thai-Malaysian gas pipeline, has bought 949 rai of land, or 99.99 % of the area needed for a gas separation plant in Songkhla's Chana district.
The remaining 0.01%, five rai of www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19650
created on 2003-06-26
Low inflation and low bank rates will not affect economic growth Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- Low inflation and low interest rates will not impede the country’s economic growth, commented Bank of Thailand Governor M.R. PRIDIYATHORN DEVAKULA.
Though the inflation has remained low and bank rates are on the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19694
created on 2003-06-27
Thai chicken exports to show strong growth in 2003 -assoc Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- Thailand's chicken exports this year are expected to show strong growth, thanks to healthier export demand and a recovery in chicken prices, the president of the Broiler Breeder Association, Sooksunt Jiumjaiswanglert, said in a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19695
created on 2003-06-27
FSA seeks views on Scotland strategy US (June 26, 2003) -- The Food Standards Agency in Scotland is seeking comments on its draft Diet and Nutrition Strategy, first presented to the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (SFAC) in April 2002.
The strategy, which outlines the agency’s www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19652
created on 2003-06-26
Danone cold on Yakult, WBD bids France (June 26, 2003) -- French company Danone is linked with almost any potential takeover target in the dairy sector these days, or so it seems, and the group has broken its habitual silence on two companies with which it has been linked most www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19653
created on 2003-06-26
Commission funds PR for food EU (June 26, 2003) -- The debate on reform to the Common Agricultural Policy may be in full swing but it’s business as normal at the European Commission with the body announcing this week that it has approved funding worth €19.2 million for a host of www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19654
created on 2003-06-26
Snacks and dairy to drive future of packaging EU (June 26, 2003) -- A recently published report from Research and Markets suggests that the overall share of consumer spending is falling for food and drink manufacturers and retailers in Europe, conditions that are forcing companies to re-think on www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19655
created on 2003-06-26
Food package plant planned Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) will next year start work on a new manufacturing plant in Chachoengsao as it eyes markets with tough food-safety standards. Somchai Samaisut, vice president of CPF subsidiary Bangkok Livestock www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19692
created on 2003-06-27
GMO compliance to enter global stage EU (June 26, 2003) -- A UN agreement to protect biodiversity and human health moved one step further on Friday when Environment Ministers in the EU formally adopted the regulation on the trans-boundary movements of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19657
created on 2003-06-26
Probiotics may prevent infant GI infection US (June 26, 2003) -- Supplementing infant formula with probiotics may be a safe and effective way to boost the immune system in day care infants, suggest two new studies. BioGaia’s human strain L. reuteri ATCC 55730 was found to be particularly www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19658
created on 2003-06-26
Milk screening test launched US (June 26, 2003) -- DuPont Qualicon has a new addition to its BAX system line of diagnostic tests — the BAX system PCR assay for detecting Enterobacter sakazakii in infant formula, dry dairy and soy ingredients.
According to a statement from the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19659
created on 2003-06-26
Swiss reject GM moratorium Switzerland (June 26, 2003) -- The Swiss Parliament has rejected a moratorium on GM crops. The Lower House voted to reject the moratorium by 77:70, reflecting an about-turn by the Lower House to support the Upper House, which at the beginning of June www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19660
created on 2003-06-26
Agribusiness, researchers, officials hail biotech conference as success; protests peaceful US (June 26, 2003) -- A biotech conference that was overshadowed by a large police presence outside wrapped up with both protesters and the U.S. agriculture secretary saying the event allowed them to get their message across about genetically modified www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19661
created on 2003-06-26
Nesquick driving Russian cocoa drinks market Russia (June 26, 2003) -- Earlier this week we reported on the state of play in the Russian cocoa market and the likely knock-on effect on the confectionery sector, according to a report from analysts Market Advice. The consultancy also looked at the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19662
created on 2003-06-26
Progressive marketing techniques being used for central California onions US (June 26, 2003) -- Marketers of onions from well-known growing regions of central California are not taking their onions lightly when it comes to promoting them. Large advertising budgets and innovative ideas are emerging from this region to promote www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19663
created on 2003-06-26
U.S. growers say new Chile-U.S. free trade agreement will result in few benefits Chile (June 26, 2003) -- Chile has become the first South American nation to sign a free trade agreement with the United States, clearing the way for tariffs on U.S. and Chilean farm goods to be phased out. But U.S. growers question whether the mounting www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19664
created on 2003-06-26
Freshway Foods celebrates 15th year in business anniversary, launches new web site US (June 26, 2003) -- Freshway Foods, a fresh-cut fruit and vegetable marketer based in Sidney, OH, is celebrating its 15th year in business.
The company was founded by the Gilardi brothers, Frank and Phil, who serve as CEO and president, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19665
created on 2003-06-26
Lettuce prices buoyed by wet, cool spring US (June 26, 2003) -- Buyers waiting for California iceberg and romaine prices to drop to their usual summer basement prices should pay attention to Midwest and East Coast weather forecasts for a clue.
An unusually wet spring in much of the country www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19666
created on 2003-06-26
California specialty melon supply lags US (June 26, 2003) -- Clifornia melon growers say their more exotic items — specialty melons such as galias, crenshaws, ambrosias and juan canaries — will likely be in short supply in late June and early July.
Supplies of specialty melons are www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19667
created on 2003-06-26
Avocado growers fret over U.S. action US (June 26, 2003) -- Avocado growers, already hurt by a quarantine they say was unnecessary, now are hopping mad that a finding by the federal government that they're right could be used to open the border to Mexican avocados.
"We have heard that www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19668
created on 2003-06-26
GM wheat acceptance tough road to hoe: US Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- Many Asian nations are not yet ready to accept biotech wheat, US industry officials warned on Thursday, and said any move to push it aggressively could help Australia snatch some key US customers like Japan.
As Monsanto seeks www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19696
created on 2003-06-27
Tyson Foods pleads guilty, pays $7.5 mln US (June 26, 2003) -- Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, pleaded guilty in Kansas City federal court to 20 felony violations of the Clean Water Act. Tyson admitted to having illegally discharged untreated wastewater from its poultry www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19670
created on 2003-06-26
New York schools to limit sugar and fat in cafeteria lunches, cut some snacks from vending machines US (June 26, 2003) -- Soda, hard candy and doughnuts will disappear from vending machines in the nation's largest school system this fall under stricter nutritional guidelines designed to fight childhood obesity, officials said.
New York www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19671
created on 2003-06-26
Chicken price fixed according to zones Malaysia (June 26, 2003) -- THE prices of live and dressed chickens are slightly cheaper in the Kota Kinabalu and Tawau markets, compared to those being sold in Sandakan.
The price of live chickens in Kota Kinabalu has been fixed at RM3.50 per kilo www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19672
created on 2003-06-26
Lawyers drop key claim in McDonald's obesity suit US (June 26, 2003) -- Lawyers for McDonald's Corp. (nyse: MCD - news - people) urged a federal judge on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit blaming the food chain for children's obesity and said a key claim that customers were unaware its food could pose a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19673
created on 2003-06-26
New Requirements Published for Meat, Poultry Industry US (June 26, 2003) -- USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service will increase enforcement of the registration and recordkeeping requirements for the meat and poultry industry, according to a policy statement published in the Federal Register.
FSIS www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19674
created on 2003-06-26
Tuna fishery at limit New Zealand (June 26, 2003) -- The Ministry of Fisheries is closing the southern bluefin tuna fishery at midnight on Saturday until September 30 because the catch limit is nearly full.
New Zealand's quota of southern bluefin tuna is 387 greenweight www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19675
created on 2003-06-26
Albacore commission to meet US (June 26, 2003) -- The Oregon Albacore Commission will meet Monday, June 30, in Newport to discuss the commission budget for fiscal year 2003-04, marketing and promotional opportunities and other business.
The meeting will be held between 10 a.m. www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19676
created on 2003-06-26
Philippines denies reports of EU's ban on its fishery exports Philippines (June 26, 2003) -- The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) denied Wednesday reports that the European Commission (EC) has banned Philippine aquaculture exports to the European Union (EU).
EU's move was reportedly prompted by the www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19677
created on 2003-06-26
UN reports significant drop in coca, opium cultivation Myanmar (June 26, 2003) -- Significant declines were recorded in worldwide heroin and cocaine markets as opium poppy farming and coco bush cultivation continued its downward trend in Southeast Asia and South America respectively, the United Nations said www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19678
created on 2003-06-26
Asian Rice:Prices mostly stable;Iran may make new purchase Bangkok (June 26, 2003) -- Asian physical rice export prices were quoted as stable Wednesday amid steady demand for Thai and Vietnamese rice, Asian exporters and traders said.
"Overseas buying interests for Vietnamese rice are looming, but a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19679
created on 2003-06-26
Govt eases quality standards for paddy procurement India (June 26, 2003) -- For what appears to be primarily political considerations, the Centre has for the first time relaxed quality considerations for paddy procurement through 20 procurement centres opened in the paddy growing areas of Orissa. To www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19680
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Attempt to sow quality rice brands Vietnam (June 26, 2003) -- Dozens of rice brands based on high-quality rice strains and Places-of-origin have been submitted for registration by businesses, including Nang Huong, Nang Thom, Jasmine, KDM (Khawdakmali).
Yet many of the above proposed www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19681
created on 2003-06-26
Processing park to focus on rice, coffee, pepper Vietnam (June 26, 2003) -- A private company has started building the first industrial park in HCM City to solely process agricultural products. Tan Hung Company said its 10ha park in the suburban district of Binh Chanh will focus on processing rice, www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19682
created on 2003-06-26
Winter-spring rice yields bumper crop Vietnam (June 26, 2003) -- Vietnamese farmers have harvested a bumper winter-spring rice crop in spite of adverse weather, high prices of agricultural materials and the shrinkage of cultivated acreage. In total, they gained more than 16.5 million tonnes www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19683
created on 2003-06-26
Shrimp farms: pawns in ecosystem destruction Japan (June 26, 2003) -- Look just about anywhere in Japan and you'll find prawns. Fried, boiled, baked, frozen and fresh, they fill acres of shelves in department stores and supermarkets and are staples in sushi and tempura shops -- as well as being www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19684
created on 2003-06-26
Chicken meat exports get boost after outbreak ends Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- DUE to the end of SARS outbreak and the accompanying EuropeanUnion decision to revoke its strict inspection measures on Thaifood products, Thailand will likely be able to export more than 500,000 tonnes of frozen chicken with a www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19690
created on 2003-06-27
Asia bond fund will buy government bonds issued by asian nations Bangkok (June 27, 2003) -- The Asia Bond fund contributed by at least 11 ACD countries will buy government bonds issued in dollars by Asian countries.
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Thailand TIRACHAI PUVANATNARANUBAL said the money markets in www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19693
created on 2003-06-27
Aquatic export to US on the rise Vietnam (June 26, 2003) -- Despite of difficulties arising from basa and tra dispute, the US market is still the first destination to Vietnam aquatic products in terms of export value in the first 6 months this year, accounting for 37.4% (equal to www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19686
created on 2003-06-26
"Soy of Illinois" checkoff tour features latest university research US (June 26, 2003) -- BLOOMINGTON, ILL. - Illinois soybean farmers can get a first-hand view of checkoff research dollars at work during the 11th annual "Soy of Illinois" Research Tour. The free tour, which will be held July 8-9, at the University of www.foodmarketexchange.com/wp/news.php?newsid=19687
created on 2003-06-26
