China to clamp down on antibiotics in milk
China is preparing to launch a new national standard on raw milk to prevent dairy products containing antibiotic residues from reaching the marketplace.
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Nestlé signs bottled water merger in Turkey
Nestlé Waters said it would merge in Turkey with the country's number one bottled water group, Erikli, to take better advantage of Turks' growing thirst for mineral water.
Vitamin K-fortified milk must carry warning
New Zealand dairy Fonterra must add a warning label to its new vitamin K-enriched milk and yoghurt to reduce the risk for people taking the blood thinning drug Warfarin, said the New Zealand food authorities yesterday.
Kagome enters Chinese juice market
Japan's biggest juice maker, Kagome, has launched four pure juices in Shanghai, as it sets about creating a leading position in the country's premium juice market.
More pesticides found in Coca-Cola, PepsiCo drinks, says India study
Soft drinks belonging to PepsiCo and Coca-Cola in India were contaminated with pesticides at an average 24 times higher than the government's proposed maximum limit, warns a new environmental group study.
RHM invest in 'healthy' Hovis
Hovis bread, produced by the UK bakers RHM, is to get an expensive facelift in a bid to strengthen its position as Britain's healthiest brand.