Find Hot News in Fungicides China News 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of  Fungicides China News:

New detection method developed for carbendazim residues in oranges and juice

New detection method developed for carbendazim residues in oranges and juice

Beijing Agriculture Plant Quarantine Measures formally implemented

Beijing Agriculture Plant Quarantine Measures formally implemented

The Second National Plant Growth Regulator Conference held

The Second National Plant Growth Regulator Conference held

Overview of fungicide registration in China in H1 2013

In H1 2013, 484 fungicide registrations were approved in China by the ICAMA, including 122 temporary ones and 362 formal ones respectively.

Registrations of azoxystrobin mixtures significantly increase in China in H1 2013

Registrations of azoxystrobin mixtures significantly increased in China in H1 2013.

Tricyclazole technical's supply in China a bit tight recently

The supply of tricyclazole technical in China is a bit tight recently mainly due to the under-capacity operation among major domestic manufacturers.

Analysis on biological pesticide export in China in 2012

China exported 27 biological pesticides to the overseas market in 2012, including 8 plant growth regulators, 8 fungicides and 11 insecticides.

Shanghai Port prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

Shanghai Port prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

FOB Shanghai prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

FOB Shanghai prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

Ex-factory prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

Ex-factory prices of main fungicides in China, July 2013

Zhejiang's output of pesticide technical up 5% in the first five months of 2013

Zhejiang's output of pesticide technical up 5% in the first five months of 2013

Hunan Province issues eight prohibitions for pesticide production

Hunan Province issues eight prohibitions for pesticide production

China's output of chemical pesticides up 6.21% year on year in May 2013

China's output of chemical pesticides up 6.21% year on year in May 2013

Anhui Futian to set up 300t/a trifloxystrobin technical production line

Anhui Futian to set up 300t/a trifloxystrobin technical production line

Domestic rice diseases further spreading

Domestic rice diseases further spreading

Pesticide Adjuvant Cooperative Group founded in Nanjing

Pesticide Adjuvant Cooperative Group founded in Nanjing

Fluazinam technical export down in 2012

The export volume of fluazinam technical in China declined in 2012.

Trichoderma SP: market promotion makes great achievement

The market promotion of trichoderma SP has made a great achievement in China and the total promotion area had amounted to about 0.87 million ha by June 2013.

Changqing Agrochemical plans to construct 1,000t/a 2-coumaranone production line

Changqing Agrochemical will construct a 1,000t/a 2-coumaranone production line, which will further enhance the company's overall competitiveness in the long run.

Qianjiang Biochemical to receive USD16.06 million as relocation compensation in 2013

Qianjiang Biochemical will receive about USD16.06 million in 2013 as relocation compensation from Haining Old City Reconstruction and Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd.

Hubei Yizailing's production license for 100t/a prohexadione calcium technical approved

Hubei Yizailing's production license of 100t/a prohexadione calcium technical production line has been approved by the MIIT, which will help it promote this new product and enhance its competitiveness in the near future.

Syngenta registers fenpropidin in China

Syngenta registers fenpropidin in China

Huihuang Chemical to build 4,000t/a tebuconazole technical production line

Huihuang Chemical will build a tebuconazole technical production line with the capacity of 4,000t/a, which will make it the largest company by capacity of this fungicide in China. 

Find Hot News in Biomaterials China News 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Biomaterials China News:

China's import volume and price of castor oil and its derivatives decrease in May 2013

In May 2013, China imported 17,946.1 tonnes of castor oil and its derivatives, with an average import price of USD 1,441/t. Both the import volume and price witnessed a decrease compared to April 2013.

China's import volume of dry cassava decreases in May 2013

In May 2013, China's import volume of dry cassava witnessed a decrease, while the average import price of dry cassava saw a slight increase.

China's PLA foreign trade decreases in May 2013

In May 2013, China's import and export volume of PLA reached 619.7 tonnes and 67.3 tonnes respectively, both witnessing a decrease compared to April 2013.

Jilin Province plans to ban disposable non-degradable plastic bags and lunch boxes

China grants zero-tariff to primary PLA from Hong Kong

University of Sydney develops bio-material PPC

Thailand may scrap cassava subsidy for 2013-2014 season

In May 2013, the Tapioca Policy Committee decided to scrap the cassava subsidy for the 2013-2014 season. This was due to improved cassava prices caused by China's high demand.

Corn price may witness slight increase from July 2013

The domestic corn price may witness a slight increase from July 2013.

Myriant starts commercial production of bio-based succinic acid

On June 17, 2013, Myriant announced that it successfully commercialized the production of bio-based succinic acid in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

A USD1.3 billion PLA fiber project starts in Nanle County, Henan

On June 4, 2013, a PLA fiber project with a total investment of USD1.3 billion started construction in Nanle County, Henan Province.

Tetra Pak to sign supply agreement on LDPE with Braskem

On June 26, 2013, Tetra Pak announced that it plans to sign an agreement with Braskem for the supply of bio-based LDPE to its packaging material factories in Brazil.

Rapidly growing polyamino acid industry in China

In the past few years, with the active efforts of some experts, China has made significant progress in the R&D and commercial application of polyamino acid.

Latest development trend of biodegradable plastics

In the past few years, the biodegradable plastics industry has witnessed a rapid development due to three main reasons.

PBS industry attracts many participants in China

From 2012 until now, the PBS industry attracted many participants in China even though the domestic PBS market is not mature enough.

HTGP introduced into Chinese Mainland

Two implementation plans for bio-based materials promoted in China

BASF uses Genomatica technology for bio-based BDO production

On May 10, 2013, BASF announced that it would invest in a bio-based BDO production device with a capacity of 50,000t/a, utilizing the patented technology of Genomatica.

Find Hot News in China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report 1307

Following are headline news of China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report:

Jiangxi Shilei's fluorine chemical project makes progress

Jiangxi Shilei is to install the equipment for its fluorine chemical project in July 2013.

Do-Fluoride's HF project obtains government subsidy of USD1.68 million

Do-Fluoride's high-purity electronic-grade HF project will progress smoothly after receiving a government subsidy of USD1.68 million.

Market review of fluorite in H1 2013

Domestic market situation of fluorite in H1 2013 was below expectation and it's estimated the market situation in H2 2013 would not be optimistic.

Zhonghao Chenguang's PTFE project passes the approval process

Zhonghao Chenguang has made progress in developing its high-grade PTFE resin project.

Editor's notes

Editor's notes

Domestic market prices of most fluoride materials in June 2013

Domestic market prices of most fluoride materials in June 2013

Market review of AlF3 in H1 2013

Domestic market situation of AlF3 in H1 2013 was alarming because of China's depressed economy and the severe overcapacity. It's estimated that the market situation in H2 2013 will still be disappointing.

Sichuan Huangming's LiFP6 project makes progress

The first LiPF6 production line of China without using HF as raw material was officially put into production by Sichuan Huangming.

Gansu Peilin extends its fluorine chemical industrial chain

Gansu Peilin is to construct two sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) production lines with a total capacity of 1,000t/a.

Domestic market price of R22 decreases continually in June 2013

The domestic market price of R22 decreased sharply in June 2013 because of the depressed market.

Fluorine material research centers increase domestic enterprises' competitiveness

Domestic fluorine material research centers have played a very important role in the development of domestic fluorine chemical industry.

Import and export analysis of fluoride chemicals in China in May 2013

Import and export analysis of fluoride chemicals in China in May 2013

Current situation of domestic HFO-1234yf projects

Up to now, three fluorine chemical enterprises in total have started or plan to produce HFO-1234yf.

Progress of Jiangxi Bailian's fluorine chemical project

Jiangxi Bailian is to install the equipment of its fluorine chemical project in July 2013.

Find Hot News in Corn Products China News 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Corn Products China News:

Two researches of Longlive Bio-technology pass the approval of experts

Two researches of Longlive Bio-technology pass the approval of experts

Price update of corn products in July 2013

Price update of corn products in July 2013

Sales volume of Changshouhua corn oil ranks first for seven consecutive years

Sales volume of Changshouhua corn oil ranks first for seven consecutive years

COFCO Corporation made the list of the Fortune Global Top 500 enterprises again

COFCO Corporation made the list of the Fortune Global Top 500 enterprises again

Henan Lotus Flower's brand value reached USD520 million

Henan Lotus Flower's brand value reached USD520 million

Global Bio-chem records a loss in H1 2013

Global Bio-chem records a loss in H1 2013

Fufeng Group makes the list of top 100 enterprises in light industries again

Fufeng Group made the list of China's top 100 enterprises in light industries in 2012, ranking 62.

China increases temporary reserve price of corn in 2013/2014

On July 3, 2013, NDRC released a notice that the temporary reserve price of corn would be further increased in 2013/2014.

Consumption of wheat used as feed to decline this year

Owing to the huge increase in the market price of wheat, it's estimated that the consumption of wheat which replaces corn as feed will decline sharply in 2013.

Ex-works price of threonine declined in H1 2013

The ex-works price of threonine in China witnessed a decrease in H1 2013. However, the price stopped decline in July and may rebound in the near future.

Baolingbao to buy bank financial products with no more than USD65.25 million

On June 25, 2013, Baolingbao announced that it planned to use no more than USD65.25 million to invest bank financial products in the next 12 months.

China's mannitol export volume shows recovery in Jan.-May 2013

China's export volume of mannitol increased to 3,314 tonnes in the first five months of 2013, with a year-on-year growth of 7.98%.

Consolidation of domestic MSG industry drawing to an end

After years of restructuring, the consolidation of China's MSG industry appears to be coming to an end.

Longlive Bio-technology launched a new functional food containing XOS

Longlive Bio-technology launched a new functional food containing XOS

Chinese government has approved two GM corns import

In June 2013, the Chinese government approved the import of two more genetically modified (GM) varieties of corn to be used as processing materials.

Cargill Luohe's high-fructose corn syrup project put into operation

Cargill Luohe's high-fructose corn syrup project put into operation

China to complete the target of backward capacities elimination(2011-2015) ahead of schedule

China to complete the target of backward capacities elimination(2011-2015) a year ahead of schedule

Zhejiang Fuel's bio-fuel ethanol project started

Zhejiang Fuel's bio-fuel ethanol project started

Domestic ex-work price of citric acid rebounded in June 2013

The domestic ex-work price of citric acid rebounded in June, 2013. Prices are expected to remain stable in July.

Crystalline fructose industry faces both opportunities and challenges

China's crystalline fructose industry developed rapidly from 2009 to 2012, but there are challenges that the industry should face in the near future.

USDC launches preliminary administrative ruling on Chinese citric acid and citrate

USDC launches preliminary administrative ruling on Chinese citric acid and citrate

China Starch's financial performance to decline in the first five months of 2013

China Starch's financial performance to decline in the first five months of 2013

Chinese corn products Imp. & Exp. analysis in May 2013

In May 2013, the total import value of corn products in China witnessed a 81% month-on-month decrease while the export value of them increased by 2%.

Find Hot News in Dairy Products China News 1307

Mengniu Launches UHT yoghurt

On 31 June, Mengniu launches a new UHT yoghurt, Chunzhen, at a new product conference in Wuxi.

Chinese Government Supports Milk Production

On 20 June, the Ministry of Agriculture highlights the Government's doubled investment in large-scale dairy farm projects, with a particular focus on infant formula producers.

Ningbo Dairy Responds to Products Incidents

On 13 June, Ningbo Dairy publicises its investment in a series of measures designed to respond to the food quality incidents which have affected its reputation. Ningbo Dairy Responds to Products Incidents

Yahua Dairy Sets Up JV

Recently Yahua Dairy announces its establishment of a new JV company in late May, a key move in the company's recovery strategy after several difficult years.

Bimbosan Introduces Super Premium Formula

On June 4, 2013, Bimbosan holds a new product conference in Beijing, announcing that its infant formula is formally launched in Chinese market.

Western Stock Raising Targets Infant Formula Market

On 10 June, Western Stock Raising announces the imminent launch of a new range of infant formula products.

Fengxing Dairy Expansion

In early June, Fengxing Dairy announces that it has expended its milk supply capabilities with the introduction of Holstein cows from New Zealand.

Mengniu + Yashili: The Start of China’s Dairy Industry Integration

On 18 June, Mengniu moves to acquire Yashili, a significant step in the anticipated further integration of China's dairy industry.

Further Government Focus on Infant Formula Standards

On 4 June, the MIIT releases an initiative to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic infant formula.

Mead Johnson Focus On Online Sales

Mead Johnson announces the launch of its official flagship store in Tmall in 18 June, showing its growing focus on e-commerce as a sales channel.

Dairy Industry Overview, January-April

The latest data on the local industry shows rising production of liquid products in particular in January-April, but also growing imports and further erosion of the minor export volumes being achieved.

Xinjiang Dairy Expansion Faces Challenges

Xinjiang's dairy industry has expanded consistently over recent years, but remains something of a footnote on the national picture, with the region's remoteness a profound barrier.

Find Hot News in Glyphsoate China Monthly Report 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Glyphsoate China Monthly Report:

Export volume of glyphosate technical increases 22.76% in May 2013

The export volume of glyphosate technical increases by 22.76% in May 2013.

Glyphosate technical price increases slightly in July 2013

Glyphosate technical price increases slightly in July 2013.

Overview of China's glyphosate industry in H1 2013

China's glyphosate industry witnessed strict supervision of environmental pollution in H1 2013, but the glyphosate market kept prosperous in H1 2013, and most glyphosate manufacturers in China were expected to achieve great operating performance in H1 2013.

Zhejiang Wynca involves in the trouble of "Environmental pollution case"

Zhejiang Wynca was involved in the trouble of "Environmental pollution case", and Hangzhou Rongsheng illegally treated the glyphosate wastewater from Jiande Chemical Plant (Zhejiang Wynca's subordinate plant) since Sept. 2012. However, Zhejiang Wynca claimed that it is in normal production and management at present, which seems not to be affected much by this case.

RMB appreciation brings negative impact on China's glyphosate industry development in H1 2013

The decreased USD exchange rate against RMB, or so-called RMB appreciation in H1 2013, has brought negative impact on China's glyphosate industry development and posed great pressure on Chinese glyphosate manufacturers in H1 2013.

EU revises the maximum residue limits for glyphosate in food

EU released a commission regulation (No 293/2013) on 5 April, 2013, revising the maximum residue limits of nine pesticides including glyphosate in food in the commission regulation (No 396/2005), and the No 293/2013 regulation has taken effect from the date of release.

Anhui Huaxing finishes leadership replacement

Anhui Huaxing finished the leadership replacement as of 21 June,2013, Sun Ye and Chen Bin were elected as the new chairman of the board and the new general manager of Anhui Huaxing respectively, while Anhui Huaxing's ex-actual controllers——Xie Ping and Qing Guangmei are neither the member of directors nor the senior managers of Anhui Huaxing.

Result of glyphosate use survey for 2012 rice planting in Hunan province

In order to establish the key market indicators for China's rice industry, CCM carried out a survey concerning rice planting in Hunan Province's Changde, Yueyang and Hengyang since Dec. 2012, showing that glyphosate is one of the most important herbicides for weeding in rice planting in these three districts in 2012.

China accomplishes 28 new glyphosate registrations in H1 2013

China accomplishes 28 new glyphosate products registrations in H1 2013. Among which 16 were the registrations of glyphosate ammonium salt, showing that glyphosate ammonium salt was still the most popular registered glyphosate product in H1 2013.

Australia terminates the resumed anti-dumping investigation on China's formulated glyphosate

Australia Customs and Border Protection Service released Notice No. 2013/51 on 24 June, 2013, showing that the China's glyphosate companies whose formulated glyphosate products exported to Australia were judged that they haven't dumped in Australia, and thus Australia terminated the anti-dumping investigation resumed on 16 Nov., 2012.

Find Hot News in Herbicides China News 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Herbicides China News:

Price Review in July 2013

Price Review in July 2013

Lanfeng Bio-chemical to set up a subsidiary

Lanfeng Bio-chemical to set up a subsidiary

Lier Chemical's net profit soared with YOY growth of 54.82% in H1 2013

Lier Chemical's net profit soared with YOY growth of 54.82% in H1 2013

Noposion to plan an asset reorganization in July 2013

On July 8, 2013, Noposion's stock was suspended because the company is planning an asset reorganization. Insiders believe that Noposion will acquire Jiangsu Changlong, which is one of the largest pesticide technical manufacturers in China.

Output and sales volume of paraquat TK declined in May 2013

In May 2013, both the output and sales volume of nicosulfuron TC showed an upward trend. However, there was a downward trend in the output and sales volume of paraquat TK and fluroxypyr-meptyl TC.

Overview of China’s herbicide registration in H1 2013

According to the ICAMA, there were 503 new registrations of herbicides in H1 2013, of which 77 registrations were for herbicide technical (TC) and 426 were for formulations. This figure excludes renewals for old registrations.

China exports 32,264 tonnes of herbicides for retail in May 2013

China exports 32,264 tonnes of herbicides for retail in May 2013

Corn herbicides to enjoy a bright prospect in the near future

The corn herbicide market will be increasingly important because of the growth of the corn planting area in China.

China to prohibit three long residual herbicides

China to prohibit three long residual herbicides

Hubei Sanonda’s net profit to increase by 420%-470% YoY in H1 2013

Hubei Sanonda's net profit to increase by 420%-470% YoY in H1 2013

Ex-works price of tribenuron-methyl 95% TC soared in early July 2013

The ex-works price of tribenuron-methyl 95% technical in China witnessed a sharp increase in early July 2013, reaching USD17,797/t. The shortage of tribenuron-methyl technical has caused the price to increase. The peak season for domestic and international sales has exacerbated this shortage.

Jiangsu Institute of Ecomones obtains six herbicide registrations in H1 2013

Jiangsu Institute of Ecomones obtained six new registrations of herbicides in China in the first half of 2013. This indicates the progress towards strengthening its herbicide business.

Hunan Province issued eight prohibitions on pesticide production in June 2013

At the end of June 2013, Hunan Province issued eight prohibitions regarding pesticide production to impel the self-regulation by pesticide enterprises.

Diuron market remains weak in the first half of 2013

In the first half of 2013, the market of diuron remains weak, with the price of diuron falling.

Organic phosphorus herbicides maintain high sales ratio in May 2013

Organic phosphorus herbicides maintain high sales ratio in May 2013

Overview of amide herbicides' market situation in China in May 2013

The performance of the different types of amide herbicide in the Chinese market was mixed in May 2013. For example, there was a decline in acetochlor whilst there was growth in butachor.

Paraquat remains short supply in late June 2013

Paraquat remains in short supply in late June 2013 

CCPIA set up Pesticide Additives Commission formally in June

CCPIA set up Pesticide Additives Commission formally in June

MOA to strengthen risk monitoring of 2,4-D butylate

On June 13, 2013, MOA issued a notification to strengthen risk monitoring of 2,4-D butylate use in China.

Good Harvest-Weien continues to strengthen its sugarbeet herbicide business

Good Harvest-Weien continues to strengthen its sugarbeet herbicide business and has constantly developed new products in recent years.

Find Hot News in Insecticides China News 1307

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Insecticides China News:

China's output of chemical pesticides increases by 6.21% in May

China's output of chemical pesticides increases by 6.21% in May。

President of CCPIA becomes new chairman of AgroCare

President of CCPIA becomes new chairman of AgroCare.

Hainan Liege fined USD32,620 for adding prohibited pesticide

Hainan Liege fined USD32,620 for adding prohibited pesticide.

BASF starts to build its first pesticide formulation plant in China

BASF starts to build its first pesticide formulation plant in China.

Southwest armyworm occurs seriously

Southwest armyworm occurs seriously.

China initiates study of high-risk pesticide adjuvant residues

China initiates study of high-risk pesticide adjuvant residues.

Jiangsu Yangnong's meperfluthrin achieves USD16.3 million sales revenue in 2012

A hygienic insecticide - meperfluthrin developed by Jiangsu Yangnong enjoyed a flourishing year in 2012 with the sales revenue of Jiangsu Yangnong exceeding USD16.3 million (RMB100 million), according to the news reported by the CCPIA.

FOB Shanghai price of major insecticides in July 2013

FOB Shanghai price of major insecticides in July 2013 

Shanghai port price of major insecticides in July 2013

Shanghai port price of major insecticides in July 2013

Ex-works price of major insecticides in July 2013

Ex-works price of major insecticides in July 2013

ABA Chemicals postpones its pesticide business

ABA Chemicals released a notice on 20 June,2013, saying that its pesticide project will be postponed.

Bayer promotes "Much More Rice" program

On 13 June,2013, Bayer signed an agreement with NATESC to promote its "Much More Rice" program.

China approves import of three GM soybeans as processing materials

China approves import of three GM soybeans as processing materials.

Both volume and value of China's pesticide export increase in 2012

According to the overview of China pesticide export in 2012 summarized by the councils of the CCPIA, both of China's pesticide technical (TC) and formulations saw an increase in volume and value.

Zhejiang continues to execute pesticide registration subsidy project for minor crops

Zhejiang Province continues to execute a subsidy project concerning pesticide registrations for local minor crops in 2013.

Export volume and value of China's pymetrozine increase in 2012

China-made pymetrozine experienced increases in both export volume and value in 2012 over 2011.

Overview of insecticide registrations in the first five months of 2013

According to the statistics from the ICAMA, there were totally 760 registrations of insecticides newly approved in China from Jan to May, 2013, including 39 for technical (TC) and 721 for formulations.

Forecast the occurrence of first-generation corn borer in 2013

The overall occurrence of the first generation corn borer in 2013 is forecast to be medium, with total infested areas of 10 million ha. in China, lighter than that in 2012.

Sinochem Agro introducing new diamide insecticides

Sinochem Agro Co., Ltd. has secured registrations of SYP-9080, and intends to introduce more new diamide insecticides with its own intellectual property rights.

Miridae & silverleaf whitefly replace cotton bollworm as cotton's main pest in China

Miridae and silverleaf whitefly have become the main pests affecting cotton production in China, and the increasing area of genetically modified (GM) cotton during these years is probably one of the influencing factors.

Zhenjiang Runyu introduces new bio-insecticide Empedobacter brevis

Recently, Zhenjiang Runyu Biological Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. convened a promotion conference for the product Empedobacter brevis in Zhenjiang City.