Mayan group claims Kellogg’s legal action over toucan logo
A non-profit organisation that defends indigenous Mayan culture says Kellogg Company is taking legal action over its use of a toucan logo.
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Salmonella-tainted papayas spark US-Mexico safety crackdown
US and Mexican authorities unveiled plans to boost food safety controls after papaya imports from the Central American country have been linked to an ongoing a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella.
En route to rice self-sufficiency? Agricultural growth in Philippines up 5.5%
The Philippines wants to be self-sufficient in rice and corn by 2013 and the 5.5% agricultural growth in the first half of 2011 could mark a positive start, according to the country’s agricultural secretary.
Asian countries need better regulation, harmonised safety standards
Like China, other Asian countries need a long-term regulatory mechanism to form a coordinated supervisory system if they are to enforce higher food safety levels, according to a white paper released last week.