JBS SA is in talks with several Brazilian banks to refinance debt that was assumed when it acquired Seara Brasil, a local poultry producer and processed foods brand owned by Marfrig Alimentos, according to Reuters.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said July 8 that private exporters have sold 840,000 tonnes of U.S. soft red winter wheat to China for delivery in the 2013-14 marketing year that began June 1, 2013.
New Zealand says it has prevented a major stalling of the multi-million dollar meat export trade with China for the second time in two months over regulatory issues.
The Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products, has exported its first run of camel milk products including camel milk powder, fresh milk and camel whey powder to various nations across the European Union (EU).
From now on, citrus fruits will be exported under the national brand "Uruguay Natural" after an agreement was signed between the ministries of Tourism and of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP).
One of China’s leading seafood processing hubs is aiming to rank among the world’s leading processors of tuna, with the help of government subsidies and government-assisted tuna supply deals with Papa New Guinea and Indonesia.
Russia is likely to increase its exports of wheat to Egypt in the marketing year that started on 1 July, despite political upheaval in the world’s largest wheat importer, Russia’s Grain Union has said.
Pakistan Flour Mills Association has demanded the government to allow wheat imports from India via Wagha, with a view to provide flour to the public at cheaper rates, as Indian wheat is cheaper by at least Rs150 per 40 kg.
The Short-term outlook is based on reflections of market experts within the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission, using the latest data available.
World sheep meat production is projected to reach 15.1 million tonnes cwe by 2019 – an increase of more than 1 million tonnes on 2012 levels, according to the recently released OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2013 - 2022.
Approximately 200 employees were evacuated from a Tyson Foods plant in Clarksville, Ark. by order of plant officials at approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 1 after an ammonia leak was discovered.
According to the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Caviness Beef Packing Ltd. in Hereford, Texas, has been cited with 25 safety violations.
Fujitsu, a leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, has announced the start of field trials for the production of low-potassium vegetables.
US-based poultry processing firm Mountaire Farms plans to invest $8m to expand its facility in Robeson County, North Carolina, in order to meet the increased demand for its products.
Four million Syrians, a fifth of the population, are unable to produce or buy enough food, and farmers are short of the seed and fertilisers they need to plant their next crop, the United Nations said on Friday.
Argentina's government applied a special law on Friday that forces wheat and flour producers to prioritize supplying the local market after shortages pushed up prices on food staples such as bread.
