The 10th Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum, a regular meeting between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, was held Sunday in Shanghai. Yu Zhengsheng, top political advisor and senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC), ...
Australian Made Campaign welcomes delay and more consultation on Country of Origin labels The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed the Government’s decision to consult with stakeholders and undertake consumer research into its ...
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It was reported on 25 March 2015 that new Country of Origin Labelling laws will be delayed until at least August 2015 despite the Prime Minister’s announcement on 16 February 2015 that country of origin labelling proposals for reform ...
Tags: FSANZ, dietary supplements, Food
ACCC attacks government’s Competition Review recommendations, while other sectors respond The recommendations published this week in the Harper Competition Review Final Report have been largely welcomed by industry and regulators. ...
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Xindayang, an obscure company in China's burgeoning new energy vehicle industry, is looking to carve out a niche with its ZD-brand pure electric micro cars.Earlier this month, Xindayang revealed an aggressive plan to build a 300,000-unit ...
Microsemi Corp of Aliso Viejo, CA, USA (which designs and makes analog and RF devices, mixed-signal integrated circuits and subsystems for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets) has entered into a definitive ...
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The North Face announced the 2015 Explore Fund grant-giving program is now open through Apr. 17, 2015 for applications and $500,000 will be awarded to organizations this year. The Explore Fund provides grants to organizations that connect ...
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The UK government has announced £35m funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and shortlisted 12 UK cities to become the country’s first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’. The winners would share the £35m ...
The Indian textile and apparel industry will clock double digit growth rates of between 8 to 12 per cent or even more in the next fiscal, a top official at textile major Raymond said. Sanjay Behl, CEO at the lifestyle business of ...
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The government of India is planning to allocate 17 food parks to various companies towards the end of this month, which is expected to attract total investments of more than INR2,100 crore. India's food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur ...
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The Town Head Farm based Dales Dairies is planning to start a dairy processing, packaging and distribution operation in Keighley, England. The company has published early-stage proposals for this project and is expected to relocate part ...
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The European Parliament has backed plans to create a new meat labeling regulation in processed foods. The new law, when put into force, will require food producers to mention the country of origin of meat used as an ingredient in ...
Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show-2015 (GTTES 2015), organised by India ITME Society, created a landmark event for textile engineering industry in India and overseas. The event which focused on post spinning sectors attracted ...
EPA proposes new requirements for Bt corn New framework could change the way farmers use Bt corn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on proposed framework intended to delay the corn rootworm pest from ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $1 million in grants to strengthen the capacity of states and tribes to protect and restore wetlands. The National Wetland Program Development Grants provide interstate agencies, ...
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