China clarifies rules for online imports of infant formula

Infant milk formula imports to China through international websites will need official approval by 2018, the finance ministry said, in a reprieve for firms concerned the rules would take immediate effect and limit their ability to do business.

HSBC 'negative' on Chinese dairy consumption

Food manufacturers might be quick to talk about the benefits of the so-called Chinese «dining boom», but after a decade of stellar growth food and beverage consumption is slowing in the Asian powerhouse, a new report says.

Butter exports to the US become less attractive

Last week the US government increased the import tariff on butter by US$510/tonne (to US$2,051/tonne), significantly reducing the current premium available from that market to EU manufacturers.