India is mulling a ban on the export of onion in order to ensure domestic supply and prevent steep rise in prices that could lead to a further stoke inflation.
DuPont plans to exit its once-lucrative paint pigments business to focus on a thriving agricultural unit better equipped to shield the biggest U.S. chemicals maker from market volatility.
Brazil's JBS SA, the world's largest meat processor, said in a market filing on Tuesday its board renewed a buyback for up to 10 percent of its outstanding shares on July 4.
Eating more eggs is not associated with higher serum cholesterol in adolescents, regardless of physical activity level, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrición Hospitalaria.
There were many who expected December 2013 corn futures prices to already be below $4.50. That was before continued wet weather slowed planting and crop progression.
Cold-water fish farming in Vietnam, such as sturgeon-breeding, is still underdeveloped and has not taken full advantage of the climate, water resources and geographical location the country provides.
Vancouver-based salmon farmer Skuna Bay has announced an expansion into New England through a new partnership with Massachusetts-based Ipswich Shellfish Co.
Cocoa grindings in the second quarter in all the major markets were reported higher last week, indicating a pickup in what has been a somewhat slack pattern of demand.
Milk production in the 23 major producing states totaled 15.8 billion lbs in June, up 1.6% from June 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its latest Milk Production report.
Last week's heat wave across the central and southern United States stressed the developing corn and soybean crops, causing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cut its ratings for both on Monday.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from a genetically modified soybean.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Water of Murcia estimated that the new varieties of nectarines would be highly demanded by children, as it is a fruit with a great organoleptic quality and easy to consume.
The USDA has agreed to purchase up to $5 million worth of cranberry concentrate. It will then be used in distributions to federal food programs, schools and food banks.
The multinational Dole, the largest exporter of fruit in the country, announced that it had investment plans for US $20 million in Chile this year, which includes the construction of three new fruit processing plants.
