Published: Jun 05, 2012

The Kroger Co. released a new policy statement informing its pork suppliers that the company believes the industry should work toward gestation crate-free production.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Just before the Senate is expected to debate its 2012 farm bill this week, Stabenow said she's willing to consider last-minute changes to commodity programs, if they can work within the risk management program that her committee's bill would create.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Farmers and nutrition advocates aren't the only groups lobbying for a farm bill. So are groups that represent the $100 billion-a-year hunting and fishing industry.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Money managers cut their net-long positions in Chicago Board of Trade corn futures, government data showed Friday, as investors abandon long positions on slowing demand and improved crop weather.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

Hain Celestial Group, a US-based natural and organic products company, has added coconut flavor to its Almond Dream branded non-dairy yogurt range.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

The Philippines agricultural department plans to upgrade the fruit packaging facilities in the country, to ensure that the produce meets export standards.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Dean Foods is projecting double digit operating income growth in 2012 for its fresh dairy segment as raw milk commodity pricing becomes more“stable.”

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Flavanol-rich lemon and black chokeberry juice could help treat neurodegenerative diseases as a nutritive and health-promoting product, according to Spanish researchers claiming ‘very promising’ results in a new study.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Cooperative dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), which markets the popular brand Amul, has crossed yet another landmark in its long and illustrious history.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Seafood producers, buyers, marine science researchers and retailers from around the world are slated to attend the 2012 Seafood Forum: Perspectives on Sustainability from June 5-8, 2012 in St.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Fish harvested off Australia and New Zealand are free from radioactive contamination caused by the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear accident in Japan, the region's food regulator has said in light of a recent study.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Young’s Seafood has confirmed that it will put the Cromer crab factory up for sale in August once production has been moved to Grimsby.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Cherries are on their way to 'superfruit' status, according to Innova Market Insights. The research firm says cherries featured in 7% of juice drink launches in 2011 - up from 4% five years earlier.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Arief Fachrudin

The Brazilian government is calling on Indonesia to loosen policies on beef imports to allow its beef to enter the market, which has been long-dominated by Australian exporters.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Vladislav Vorotnikov

Miratorg Agribusiness Holding, Russia’s largest pork and animal-feed producer, has announced plans to increase the country’s beef production capacity.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Flemmich Webb

Beef and veal has experienced the greatest price rise of all foods in the US between 2010-2011, according to the latest figures from the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS).

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Keith Nuthall

The European Commission has revealed plans to introduce a European Union (EU)-wide electronic import control system for certified organic meat (and other food) products – because the current paper-based system is too slow.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

A new bioenergy initiative has been launched in Australia, which will become a ‘one stop shop’ for Australian pork producers that are trying to substantially reduce their carbon footprint.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Most of the canned foods offer essential nutrients and are less expensive compared to the fresh, frozen and dried counterparts, according to a study titled 'Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Beans and Fish Provide Nutrients at a Lower Cost Compared to Fresh, Fro

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Money managers cut their net-long positions in Chicago Board of Trade corn futures, government data showed Friday, as investors abandon long positions on slowing demand and improved crop weather.