Shane McEntee TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today visited Meade Potato Company, Navan, Co. Meath in advance of National Potato Day which is taking place on Saturday 25th August.
Majority of households' real spending power on non-food articles fell by over 65% in the three months of the year with steep rise in prices of fruits & vegetables and essential commodities like milk, eggs, meat and fish, according to latest ASSOCHAM data.
Consumption of a commercially available acai berry product has been found to triple the lifespan of fruit flies by new research that suggests supplementation with the berry could also protect flies against oxidative stress.
A new study from researchers at Cornell University has found that branding of food, such as putting a sticker on fruits, may improve the attractiveness of healthier food.
Verde Valle, a leading bean and rice brand and the producer of Isadora Beans in Mexico, has launched new line of refried and whole beans packaged in a uniquely designed pouch, under its Isadora brand.
An air-dried, gluten-free fruit crisps line aims to tap into the healthy snacks arena, marking an interesting and innovative addition to the sector, according to the company founder.
The California cantaloupe industry has urged farmers, retailers, foodservice operators and distributors to examine their food safety systems and procedures to ensure that consumers are purchasing safe and healthy products.
A study conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) revealed that 94% of fruit spread samples tested did not contain undeclared sulphites.
The extreme heat in Michigan has produced smaller berries and hence lower yield, reports Peter Skolnick, president of Monterey, California-based Imperial Foods, in an online market update published on Aug. 16.
Australia’s peak industry body AUSVEG representing vegetable growers has called on Australia’s fast food chains to offer a vegetarian burger option aside from typically vegetarian potato chips on most menus.
In its annual Cranberries report the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast 2012 production at 7,684,500 (100-lb) barrels (768.45 million lbs), down slightly from 7,711,700 barrels in 2011.
Grand Foods is recalling Mint Tr Kuru Nane (Tr) – dried mint in Australia over Salmonella contamination concerns, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Uganda has signed an agreement with South Korea to build a fruit processing factory in Teso region, a move which is expected to promote industrial growth in the country.
