China's trading partners alarmed by food import controls
China’s trading partners are bringing the top U.N. food standards official to Beijing in a last-ditch attempt to persuade regulators to scale back plans to require intensive inspections of food imports — including such low-risk items as wine and chocolate — that Washington and Europe say could disrupt billions of dollars in commerce.
The #Milk of Chinese Blindness
Beijing seems perpetually unable to see how the market can make dairy safer.
CHINA/NZ: #Fonterra, Beijing to develop dairy centre
New Zealand dairy group Fontarra has announced that it will work with the Chinese authorities to develop a centre of «dairy expertise» in Beijing.
#Fonterra Launches China-New Zealand #Dairy Exchange Centre
Fonterra today announced the launch of the China-New Zealand Dairy Exchange Centre in Beijing. The Centre is a joint initiative between Fonterra and China’s National Dairy Industry and Technology System to support the sustainable development of the dairy industry in both countries.
Beijing announces stricter regulations on infant formula producers
China’s food and drug watchdog on Wednesday unveiled revised regulations that will significantly increase standards for domestic infant formula producers and lead to a shake-up of China’s infant formula industry.
China #milkPowder maker Yashili rises 10% on reforms around its one-child policy
Chinese milk powder maker Yashili International Holdings Ltd rose more than 10 percent on Monday morning after Beijing relaxed rules around its one-child policy.
#Dairying women invited to attend APEC leadership forum
Dairying women invited to attend APEC leadership forum in Beijing.
Undeterred by recall, Fonterra seen pushing on with own-brand China plan
Fonterra (FSF.NZ), the world’s largest dairy processor, is moving ahead with plans to launch its own branded milk formula in China, undeterred by a recent botulism scare and Beijing’s crackdown on foreign firms over alleged corrupt sales practices.
#Fonterra Cuts Prices in China, Joining Dairy-Industry Trend
Several Companies Have Announced Cuts Since Beijing Announced Price-Fixing Probe.
#Dairy industry moves to rebrand amid crisis
BEIJING - China’s dairy industry is attempting to rebrand itself due to plummeting consumerconfidence and competition from foreign brands.