In today’s talking points: Remote cattle management system using satellite data nears commercialization; Hebei closes 2,000 wells to tackle subsistence; Farmers’ income grow through the use of InternetManual on killing chickens humanely to get better quality meat Remote cattle management system using satellite data nears commercialization A remote pastoral management system, known as the Precision Pastoral Management Tools …
Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 25/08/2016
In today’s Talking Points: The Asian Development Bank supports dairy farming in China; U.S. Approval of Syngenta Deal Brings GMO Food a Step Closer to China; Melbourne Dairy Symposium discusses contract transparency and milk pricing; Western Australia’s Grain Belt prepares for locus plague The Asian Development Bank supports dairy farming in China The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted US$125 million …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 17-08-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Capilano CEO denies claims honey exported to China not 100% Australian; Dairy Association of China (DAC) report finds that industry overhaul and stricter regulation has substantially improved the quality of Chinese milk products; livestock shortage looks set to drive the development of a meat futures market; and Fonterra adopts a new supply chain standard for sourcing palm products …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 09-08-2016
In today’s Talking Points: wealthy Beijingers turning to organic hobby farms; Western fast food’s dwindling popularity apparent as McDonalds and KFC struggle to sell minority stakes; Australian and NZ dairy producers feel the pressure of changing global dairy trends; and what’s new – 100+ unlicensed Beijing restaurants found to be serving food prepared in unhygienic …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 21-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Report released by the Productivity Commission calls for relaxing regulation on foreign investment in agricultural land; Bindaree Beef purchase deal is stalled by delays in the Foreign Investment Review Board Process; Investment in livestock supply chains grows despite general slowdown in China trade; Andrew Robb takes on post-politics role at Moelis & …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 13-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: China’s cold supply chain must be improved to meet growing demand for perishables; the Australian wool industry records its best start to the financial year in 11 years thanks to solid Chinese demand and tight supply; smartphone app makers and big data combining to help Chinese consumers ensure food safety; and, Chinese Online-2-Offline …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 06-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Alibaba launches new wine platform; Weetbix sales rise following its appearance in Ode to Joy; Chinese demand for Australian beef and wine continues to grow after ChAFTA; Australian Agricultural Minister Barnaby Joyce refutes claims by One Nation that halal products are driving up grocery prices. Alibaba launches new wine platform Alibaba has launched a …
AustCham Podcast | Pisco, Pop-ups & Partnerships – Innovation in the F&B Scene
Culinary incubator Hatchery is priming the next generation of restaurateur-entrepreneurs for the discerning stomachs of Beijing’s bon vivants. We sit down with co-founder Alex Worker to chat about the importance of start-ups collaborating with existing businesses, how to engage both local and expat communities, and Hatchery’s new program for budding entrepreneurs in the food …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 28-06-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Australian commodities bureau Abares lowers forecasts for milk powder, cheese and butter prices due to slowing demand from China; property developer Shanghai CRED to renew bid for Australia’s largest cattle company Kidman & Co post-election; Brazil and Uruguay overtake Australia as China’s biggest beef supplier; SunRice shifts gears to online sales and offshore suppliers …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 17-05-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Soybean-meal futures booming on the Dalian Commodities Exchange, three-month contracts up 40 percent; Fonterra to launch Tip Top Ice Creams in China using online retailing; China’s largest grain trader COFCO announces major global expansion targets, plans to source 50 million tons of wheat overseas by 2020; and China expanding relationship with FAO to further …