Biotech Company Launches Cactus-Based Feed
CHINA - A Biotech feed company and marketer of a variety of cactus-based consumer products in China, announced today that it has launched two innovative products, Cactus Cattle Feed and Cactus Fish Feed.

Chinese Practices Putting Millions at Risk
CHINA - The top vet in China has claimed that the illicit practices used in many agricultural farms is putting the health of millions of consumers at risk.

Producers Get Ready to Milk a Thirsty Chinese Market
CHINA - With the Chinese economic boom making once unattainable products affordable, comes a desire to eat meat and drink milk. The force of growth in China is driving the global dairy industry forward, but the question is: who will get to reap the...

DuPont Opens Facility in Asia for Animal Health Solutions
CHINA - DuPont has expanded its biosecurity offering in Asia with a new DuPont Animal Health Solutions facility in Shenzhen, China. The plant produces Virkon® S, the leading virucidal disinfectant. DuPont plans to manufacture other animal health product...

Pfizer Extends 10 Million Yuan to Earthquake Victims
BEIJING, CHINA – Today Pfizer, an animal health pharmaceutical company, announced it is providing up to RMB 10 million (approximately $1.4 million U.S.D) in medicines and financial assistance to relief organizations operating in the region worst affected...

Fujian Boosts Quality Inspection
CHINA - The quality of farm produce in Fujian province has been sharply improved in recent years to now rank among the best in the world.

Government Helps China Feed Itself
CHINA - The government of China have declared a new initiative giving support to farmers around the country in the latest bid to meet the population's ever increasing food demand.

The State of China's Livestock
CHINA - China's feed market experienced a hard time in 2007. Hog farms suffered a substantial reduction of hog inventory. Demand for Feed reduced largely and feedstuff price surged on a high level.

Chinese Watchdog Bans Italian Mozzarella
CHINA - Fast food chains in Shanghai, including Pizza Hut, KFC and Papa John's, have said that they don't use the type of Italian mozzarella cheese which has been banned by China's quality watchdog for possibly dioxin contamination.

Unstoppable Inflation: Chinese Milk Price Hike
CHINA - Two of the leading dairy producers in China have been given the green light to raise milk product prices. It is said that the price may increase by up to 14%, despite the current government programme to curb a nation-wide inflation.

OIE and China Cooperate on Disease Prevention
CHINA – At a national seminar on international animal health standards, held in Beijing, the Director General of the OIE, Dr Bernard Vallat, noted China's strong willingness to strengthen its international cooperation on the prevention and control of...

OIE Urge Co-op With Chinese Disease Control
CHINA - Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has, according to this story, extolled China's efforts in animal disease control and prevention and called for more cooperation with China in the field.

Market Report Counts China's Woes
CHINA - China's feed market experienced a hard time in 2007. Hog farms suffered a substantial reduction of hog inventory. Demand for Feed reduced largely and feedstuff price surged on a high level.

Mainland Assures HK, Macao of Grain, Livestock Supplies
CHINA - The Chinese government has moved to assure Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) that it can guarantee stable grain supplies and ensure livestock supplies.

Food Giant Launches 'Raw Milk Support Programme'
BEIJING - Tetra Pak, one of the world’s leading suppliers of food and beverage processing and packaging solutions, today announced the launch of the Tetra Pak 'Raw Milk Support Programme' in China.

China Moves to Steady Prices Amid Inflation Concerns
BEIJING - China is to take legal, economic and the necessary administrative measures to stabilise prices in the face of concerns over growing inflation.

Food Price Hikes Hit China Dairy Farmers
CHINA - Price increases in international farm produce have impacted China's underdeveloped dairy industry. Experts and industry representatives at a dairy forum in Beijing have called for stronger government support and a more effective method of milk...

China Changes Tax Regulations To Rein In Food Inflation
BEIJING - China's Ministry of Finance has said it will tax selected grain exports for one-year in a bid to halt escalating inflation.

Competitive China Reduced By Rising Production Costs
CHINA – The continued growth and export potential of both China's milk produce and its dairy livestock sectors are set to be curtailed by soaring productions costs, FLEXNEWS has learnt.

True Colours Show At Ildex China
CHINA - China is a massive market, one which many overseas companies feel it's vital to be part of, although getting established there takes time and patience.