Scots food-test kits in £10m China deal
A SCOTS firm has agreed to provide the Chinese government with quality testing kits for food products in a deal worth £10 million to the Scottish economy.
The partnership, sealed by Ayr-based Neogen Europe, transpired after last month's meeting in Beijing between First Minister Alex Salmond, Jack Perry, chief executive of Scottish Enterprise, and Wang Yong, the Chinese minister of quality supervision, inspection and quarantine.
Welcoming the news yesterday, Mr Salmond said the agreement was expected to pave the way for increased exports to China and cement Scotland's reputation for world leading sciences. "This is fantastic news for Neogen Europe, Scottish jobs and businesses and for our international reputation," the First Minister said.
"The pace of progress following our meeting with Mr Wang in China last month is a remarkable testament to the impressive work of Neogen Europe, the potential for Scottish businesses in China and the lasting co-op-eration built."
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