Iran's state intended to buy around 110,000 tonnes of U.S.-origin milling wheat, traders said, even as the United States and Europe impose tougher sanctions to stem Tehran's nuclear programme.
Dutch food firm Vion is evaluating plans for a management buyout of its lamb processing business Welsh Country Foods in Gaerwen, Anglesey, UK, a move which is expected to save up to 350 jobs.
On 28 March, the USDA will release an estimate of US corn stocks as of 1 March 2013. That estimate is based on a survey of all commercial storage facilities and a large sample of farmers.
A Maine-based smoked seafood processing company has earned Level 3 Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, the highest possible standard in safety for seafood processing companies.
Tesco Plc, Britain's biggest grocer, said on Tuesday it withdrew its line of frozen meatloaf after it tested positive for between 2 to 5 percent horsemeat.
US private equity firm TPG Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire Australia's leading poultry processor Inghams Enterprises for approximately A$880m ($901m).
Compared to last week, grain bids were lower with soybeans trading higher. Early support for grains came from the lower dollar and the DOW JONES hitting an all-time high.
Sweetbay officials are taking a much harder line on the kinds of seafood they'll sell and making a big bet that customers will gravitate toward seafood certified as sustainable.
The latest results from an annual product survey shows shoppers who prefer organic products, including seafood, are now demanding sustainable and traceable seafood.
Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil producer Copeinca announced on Monday the China Fishery Group’s offer to acquire its shareholdings did not take into account the value of its quotas.