April 2017 – Center for Food and Agri Business

Sugar regulator proposes import duty on corn-based sweetener

April 26, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

Posted on March 22, 2017 Original article can be accessed here: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=sugar-regulator-proposes-import-duty-on-corn-based-sweetener&id=142584 THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to propose to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) this week the imposition of an import duty for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the sweetener that has dampened industrial demand for refined sugar. SRA Administrator Anna

Vietnam Tipped to be Asia’s Fastest-Growing Convenience Market

April 26, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

By IGD | 28 Mar 2017 Original article can be accessed here: https://foodindustry.asia/vietnam-tipped-to-be-asias-fastest-growing-convenience-market Source: IGD Vietnam is forecast to be the fastest-growing convenience market in Asia by 2021, followed by the Philippines and Indonesia, according to new data released today by international grocery research organisation IGD. Asia’s grocery market is the largest in the world, with

Be informed about agriculture and rural poverty

April 19, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

Written by Prof. Rolando T. Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), “Agribusiness and Rural Progress: Actions for Poverty Reduction” contains 86 articles that cover the global and ASEAN fronts, local and regional perspectives, rural development, governance, and commodity focus. The book espouses that a dynamic, progressive and inclusive economy is anchored on

Accepting registration for our ServSafe Certification Training this June

April 19, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

“Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards.” ~ Wikipedia The Center for Food and Agri Business is still accepting registration for our ServSafe Certification Course on June

Agricultural Economics 001

April 19, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

MAPPING THE FUTURE By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 01:56 AM April 17, 2017 Of late, I was struck by a commentator who said that farm productivity was not that important. That farm net income is. This is difficult to reconcile as the two are related. In my decades of observing

How are Filipino farmers faring versus Thai farmers?

April 12, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on April 11, 2017 Poverty in the Philippines is persistently high. This affects consumer markets, investments, and social peace. In 2015, the official poverty incidence was 21.6%. The estimated rural poverty was 30% of that total, and urban poverty 11%. The Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 aims at

Deadline of Application is Extended!

April 6, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales2 Comments

We are still accepting applicants for our Agribusiness Executives’ Program. You can still apply until April 30, 2017. For inquiries, you can contact us at (02) 637-0912 to 26 loc. 247/345 or email [email protected]/ [email protected]. Look for Ms. Rosalie or Ms. Florence. What is Agribusiness Executives’ Program? The Agribusiness Executives’ Program (AEP) is a 6-month