Bellamy’s raises fresh China concerns

Troubled baby formula marketer Bellamy’s Australia has raised the prospect of not being able to sell to its core market of China next year. In order to sell in China, Bellamy’s will need to be registered with the China Food and Drug Administration from January 1, 2018.

Profit up 8pcBetter dairy prices help lift Bega profit

Improved global dairy commodity prices and a lift in first-half sales in the nutritional business have helped lift dairy processor Bega Cheese’s first-half net profit by 8.2 per cent. Excluding a $7.1 million inventory impairment related to its Bemore partnership – a 50/50 joint-venture with Blackmores to sell infant formula to China and Australia – Bega’s profit was up 39 per cent to $20.7 million.

Nines injury setback for Apps

Bega rugby league star Kezie Apps helped the Australian Jillaroos to to a win against the Kiwi Ferns before a broken leg in the second round. Australia went on to complete a historic clean sweep.