The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon release an analysis of imported spices as a “potent source of salmonella poisoning," according to an article in The New York Times.
FMC Corporation has entered into an agreement with Belchim Crop Protection granting an exclusive license to develop, register, manufacture and sell the patented fungicide valifenalate in mixtures.
World Bank Group has approved a $120m loan to Olam International to finance upgrades and expansion of five food processing facilities in Nigeria and India.
Singapore commodities firm Olam International Ltd reported a 48 percent fall in fourth-quarter net profit, citing higher tax charges and challenging market conditions.
Indonesia is confident that an agreement can be reached with Asia-Pacific countries on listing crude palm oil as an "environmental good", a move that would cut trade tariffs and boost exports, a trade ministry official said on Thursday.
Naturex, the global leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients, informs its shareholders of the completion in July 2013 (post H1 closing) of the acquisition regarding the land and buildings of the plant located in Valencia (Spain).
In response to increasing client requirements, Mérieux NutriSciences through its Swift Silliker subsidiary, announced the launch of a new chemistry laboratory in Midrand, Johannesburg, today.
As part of its efforts to grow its agri-food safety and quality services in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Silliker Inc., a subsidiary of Mérieux NutriSciences, has named Jim Miller president of its North American operations.
British researchers at the Imperial College of London have found vitamin C can guard us against the negative effects of air pollutants such as car exhaust and power plants.
New Zealand's government Monday said the country's honey industry needs to quickly set guidelines for labeling after yet another international alert about a New Zealand food product.
Singapore shares rose on Monday, led by palm oil stocks Golden Agri-Resources Ltd and Wilmar International Ltd after Indonesia cut export tax on crude palm oil and raised the proportion of biodiesel in fuel.
Unilever USA will make a $152.5 million investment at its New Century, N.C., spreads manufacturing facility, including an expansion as well as purchase of new machinery and equipment.
