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Philippine Economy Posts 6.4 Percent GDP Growth in the First Quarter of 2017

May 22, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

Originally posted at http://psa.gov.ph/content/philippine-economy-posts-64-percent-gdp-growth-first-quarter-2017 Reference Number: Q12017 Release Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a 6.4 percent growth in the first quarter of 2017. Manufacturing, Trade, and Other Services were the main drivers of growth for the quarter. Among the major economic sectors, Services had the fastest growth of 6.8 percent. Industry decelerated

Protect small farms to meet growing global food needs

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

“Large-scale agriculture is expanding. But small farms with less than 20 hectares of land should be supported as they produce more diverse and nutritious food, said researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia. Big farms of more than 50 hectares dominate food production in Europe, Americas, Australia and New Zealand, producing

Indonesian and Korea cooperates in food sector

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

“The ASEAN-Korea Center held a trade facilitation workshop in Indonesia in the food and beverage sector to help Indonesian companies become competitive in the global market. The seminars in Jakarta and Makassar, Indonesia, on April 4 and Thursday, respectively, drew 550 representatives from Indonesia’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and government branches. The events were

Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower?

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

“Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Decreasing sodium intake is a well-established way to lower blood pressure,” McDonough

Indonesian food sector cooperates with Korea

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

Originally posted at http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170410000840 Published : 2017-04-10 18:11 Updated : 2017-04-10 18:11 The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul held a trade facilitation workshop in Indonesia last week in the food and beverage sector. The seminars in Jakarta and Makassar, Indonesia, on April 4 and Thursday, respectively, drew 550 representatives from Indonesia’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and

Protect small farms to meet growing global food needs, study says

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Originally posted at http://www.asiaone.com/world/protect-small-farms-meet-growing-global-food-needs-study-says. PHOTO: Reuters REUTERS Apr 05, 2017 FacebookTwitterGoogle+Email As the world moves towards large-scale plantation agriculture, it’s crucial poor countries protect small farmers to meet the food needs of a growing global population, said a study from Australian researchers published on Wednesday. More than half of the world’s

Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure

May 15, 2017December 7, 2023 Joy Orzales

FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Science News from research organizations Originally posted at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170405130950.htm Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure Dietary potassium linked with lower blood pressure Date: April 5, 2017 Source: University of Southern California – Health Sciences Summary: A new study links increased dietary potassium with lower blood pressure. Share: FULL STORY

2017 Mid Year Food and Agri Business Conference

May 11, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

2017 Mid Year Food and Agri Business Conference Philippine Food and Agri Business: Bright Spots and Opportunities July 13, 2017 | 1PM to 6PM University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City Invited Speakers* Agriculture Scenarios in 2016-2017 Prof. Rolando Dy, Ph.D. Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business University of Asia and the

Registration for ServSafe closing soon

May 8, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

We are closing our registration soon. Register now and reserve a slot. We are accepting fewer participants for this run. Download the registration form below and send it to [email protected]. Be ServSafe certified now!

FAM goes DIGITAL!

May 3, 2017May 31, 2024 Joy Orzales

We are going green this year so we opted to have a digital publication instead. What will you get with the digital edition? Here are some: With the digital edition, you will enjoy the following benefits: Timely release (no more delays in delivery) Portability (read the monitor anytime and anywhere) Lower subscription fee Colorful