There are 2000 tonnes left of HB Grandi’s mackerel quota. The fishing has slowed down considerably, though it has been possible to land some respectable catches, but the crews have had to work for it.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (ARS) released a final rule expanding the contracting authority for the Beef Promotion and Research Program.
A Tyson Foods Inc. processing facility in Dakota City, Neb. was cited for willful and serious violations following the death of mechanic at the plant in March, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The company faces penalt
One of Australia’s large dairy processors, the ASX-listed Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings (WCB), has today announced a strong net operating profit after tax of $15.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Brazilian beef producer Marfrig plans to sell a stake in order to lower its mounting debts, in a move which is expected attract food companies as well as private equity firms.
High cash rents and low interest rates are the 2 main factors keeping farmland values in the stratosphere right now. But, there's at least one sign that a decline in values could be in the cards, one expert says.
Canadian producers will immediately benefit from the newly secured market access for live cattle to Ukraine, today announced Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking clarification from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) seeking clarification over the production of smoked skin-on sheep meat – also known as smokies.
Crown Prince Seafood has launched improved line of pouch-packed sardines. Packed in eco-friendly, the sardines will be available in four different varieties, the company said.
Pristine Organics Pvt. Ltd is planning to bolster its growth prospects by undertaking research on value-added products. These include millet-based flaxseed bread. The company is also looking for a private equity investor to fund its efforts.
Aditya Park, Hyderabad, will be organising "Kerala Served on a Platter" a special food festival to celebrate Onam (the harvest festival) from Friday till September 2, 2012, at Promenade the multicuisine restaurant.
As food prices escalate globally due to the failed monsoon season in Asia and the "super drought" in the US, a new study finds that small-scale irrigation schemes can protect millions of farmers from food insecurity and climate risks in sub-Saharan Africa
The Philippines is making use of the third tranche of the European Union’s Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA) programme in order to export shellfish to Europe, according to Agriculture Planning officer Maribel Marges.
A co-ordinated research cruise to examine mackerel distribution and volumes around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and extending as far east as the Norwegian coast, came to a close recently.
