Monthly Archives: June 2008

U.S., China Set Up Food Safety Mechanisms

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Edward Noon

The United States and China are making progress on cooperation on food and feed import safety, according to a joint update by both nations following economic talks in Annapolis, Md., last week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the … Continue reading →

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China Raises Fuel Cost

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Edward Noon

China government announced that effective today June 20 they will impose an increase in the price of gasoline of 17.8% and electric power of 4.7%. Technorati Tags: Noon International, gasoline Bookmark to: Hide Sites

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China Rain Creates Havoc

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Edward Noon

China has been plagued by the worst winter snow storm in years, earthquakes, and now the heaviest rain in some areas in over 100 years. Thus far more then 1.7 million people have been evacuated. Read the following story by … Continue reading →

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Japan Gets Serious About Obesity

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Edward Noon

Interesting. Japan is worried about obesity and taking measures. Read the article here (click here). Bookmark to: Hide Sites

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Agflation

Posted on June 2, 2008 by JAC

I am in a business trip in Australia trying to convince my buyers that the price increases we are experiencing on vegetables are more part of an structural change rather than a cyclical phenomena. They are probably so tired of … Continue reading →

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