Global agricultural production is expected to grow 1.5 percent a year on average over the coming decade, compared with annual growth of 2.1 percent between 2003 and 2012, according to a new report published by the OECD and FAO.
After Norwegian seafood farmer Cermaq publicly stated it would reject an offer by rival Marine Harvest to buy it out, Marine Harvest has adjusted its offer in hopes of convincing the shareholders to sell.
Chilean foodservice and retail seafood company Camanchaca has completed a negotiation for restructuring its debt, signing an agreement with seven financial institutions for a total of USD 234 million (EUR 178.7 million).
Scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University have developed a new method of detecting Vibrio tubiashii, a bacteria that has decimated farmed oyster crops in the past.
Caviness Packing, with locations in Amarillo and Hereford, is closing its beef operations in San Angelo after deciding the proposed purchase of San Angelo Packing was not in its best interests.
Australia's largest beef cattle producer, the Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AACo), has announced a net loss after tax of $46.5 million for the three months to 31 March 2013
April exports of US beef and pork were slightly higher compared to March, but lagged behind figures for 2012, according to the US Meat Export Federation.
The preliminary national average price received by farmers for all wheat in May was $7.51 per bu, down 20c from $7.71 in April but up 84c from $6.67 in May 2012
Two prominent Australian food manufacturers have announced they are feeling the pressure from a “very competitive food industry environment” and may forced to make closures and reduce grower contracts.
Published: Jun 06, 2013
By: Jo Winterbottom and Jukwey
India's key sugar cane producing western and southern states received ample rainfall in the first few days of the annual monsoon after nearly eight months of drought, helping to limit damage.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed multinational trade agreement intended to further liberalize the economies of the Asia-Pacific region.
As part of its decision to become an integrated protein company, Marine Harvest on Tuesday announced a plan to strengthen its value added products (VAP) division.
Despite difficulties in seafood exports to other markets, seafood export turnover to the African market recorded high growth in 2012, reaching US$150 million, an increase of 38 percent compared to 2011.
As Father's Day approaches and gift givers ponder what to buy the man who has everything, Oscar Mayer has created a limited-time offering that goes beyond neckties and shaving kits — the gift of bacon.
Continental Grain Co. announced the company is ending its ownership position in Smithfield following the announcement of a proposed buyout of Smithfield by Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd.