New Zealand multinational dairy co-operative Fonterra has opened a new innovation centre in Shanghai, China, in order to develop unique products for the growing Chinese market
The re-emergence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the US could lead to a short-term increase in US beef exports to Russia, Russian analysts have said.
Milk Link CEO Neil Kennedy says market conditions for the next year will likely remain challenging with dairy commodity returns ‘sharply down’ in comparison with historical prices in the short term.
Processing of Yoplait yoghurts for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will revert back to France after dairy giant Glanbia’s sale of the franchise back to Yoplait.
CKE Restaurants Inc., which operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardees fast food chains, is looking to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering, according to a Reuters report.
The Humane Society of the United States has filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission over Tyson Foods, Inc.’s response to an undercover video made at a Wisconsin hog facility.
The board of directors of Denny’s Corp. has approved a new stock repurchase program that will allow the company to repurchase up to 6 million shares of Denny’s common stock.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it is creating a Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee that will recommend ways to improve the agency’s whistleblower protections.
AgriMarine Holdings has announced the appointments of Ms Lily Gao as Chief Operating Officer (China) and Mr Josh McKibben (Hong Kong) as General Manager of Farm Operations, effective immediately.
Lab tests carried out by researchers at Bournemouth University (BU) have shown UK carp, bream and roach are all susceptible to infection by the deadly parasite Sphaerothecum destruens, better known as the Rosette Agent.
Will this year's U.S. dry winter carry over into spring? Farmers and marketwatchers alike are hearing reports of numerous Midwest fields that lack moisture already.
Nigeria has opened a new rice processing facility in Ikorodu, Lagos State, as a part of its plan to increase domestic food production and ensure food security by 2015.
The UK has entered into a £50m trade deal to export pork to China, the largest market for pig meat globally, as a part of its effort to increase trade for British food and farming businesses.
Ireland-based food company Glanbia, which has agreed to sell Yoplait Ireland yogurt business to General Mills for €18m, has noted that this move may lead to loss of 50 manufacturing jobs in Wexford, Ireland.
The government of New South Wales (NSW) has announced measures to improve animal welfare at abattoirs after an undercover video exposing cruelty sparked controversy in February.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has denied allegations that proposed changes to the meat inspection rules would allow roadkill meat to be served to consumers.
