PH, France sign cooperation agreement on agriculture

The Philippines and France have signed a cooperation agreement on agriculture that seeks to further intensify scientific and commercial exchanges between the two countries. According to the French Embassy in Manila, the agreement was signed by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and French Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Laurent Legodec at the conclusion of the French-Philippine Forum

Indonesia’s Retail Rice Market Slows Down Due to Risk of Obesity: Mintel

The retail rice market in Indonesia has experienced a slow growth rate over the past five years as urban Indonesians increasingly avoid high carbohydrate intakes due to an increased risk of obesity, research from global market intelligence firm Mintel showed. According to Mintel’s “Food and Drink report” published on Thursday (22/09), compound annual growth (CAGR)