Published: Jul 22, 2015

Michael Hayden, former head of the National Security Agency and the CIA, has found a new audience. He's scheduled to open the 2015 United Fresh Washington Conference, a gathering of the United Fresh Produce Association.

Published: Jul 22, 2015

Dutch banks advertise the international network Dutch companies can use to operate internationally, but the reverse happens equally often: foreign companies setting up shop in the North Sea country. Eddy Kreukniet talks about the advantages of having thei

Published: Jul 22, 2015

Researchers have studied beef cattle with in-ear accelerometers. These units may be able pick up signs that relate to early stages of disease in cattle.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Green’s Baking has partnered with UK Fine China maker, Royal Albert, to introduce a new range of cupcake mix bases. The concept of a Fine China premium brand lending its brand to a cake mix maker is certainly a way of conveying a premium product message a

Published: Jul 21, 2015

For decades, researchers have worked to improve cacao fermentation by controlling the microbes involved. Now to surprise, a team of Belgian researchers has discovered that the same species of yeast used in production of beer, bread, and wine works particu

Published: Jul 21, 2015

‘Free-from’ food marketing claims continue to rise globally, led by the growing availability of gluten-free lines in particular. Products positioned on a gluten-free platform accounted for 10% of total global food and drinks launches recorded by food and

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Euro Pumps designs, manufactures and supplies water-efficient cleaning systems. Our systems are specifically designed for abattoirs, as well as the horticulture and food processing industries.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have partnered to add the NIH Body Weight Planner to USDA's SuperTracker online tool as a goal-setting resource to help people achieve and stay at a healthy weight.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Davao began exporting 14 tons of frozen durian to China in May, expanding the market for the local fruit, an agriculture official said Friday.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Muheza has been famous for oranges, producing over 90 per cent of the bulk of the 390,000 tonnes of citrus fruits being produced in Tanzania. Oranges have been the pride of the district.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

The rising temperatures may be causing an increased salad consumption, but for corn salad grower Marcel Janssen summer remains a boring season. "Corn salad is a real winter vegetable. In the summer we have to fight other lettuce varieties for a spot."

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Early June, the mushroom sector hit the headlines in an unwanted manner. A raid took place at a mushroom company in the Dutch village of Standdaarbuiten, during which 24 Bulgarians were found who were likely being exploited.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

The potato sector has had a difficult 2014/2015 season. Still, now at the end there seems to be an unexpected revival. What does this mean for next season? Kees van Arendonk (NAO) and Romain Cools (Belgapom) give their vision on the new season.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Giumarra Agricom International has announced the debut of its new Nature’s Partner avocado nutrition initiative to be spearheaded by a redesigned bulk avocado bag targeting increased consumption of the category.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

Although many foods and dairy products such as milk, yogurt, eggs and cheese are fortified with vitamin D, many are still lacking adequate amounts, which, according to a new study “Low Vitamin D Linked to Osteoarthritis", published in the July 2015 issue

Published: Jul 21, 2015

A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals 80 percent of Americans lack the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet.

Published: Jul 21, 2015

We want to ensure that consumers will not have to pay more for their favourite chocolate sweets, biscuits and ice cream.

Published: Jul 20, 2015

Overeating is tricky. First, you may not even realize you’re doing it. Second, you may not know why you’re eating too much, because some triggers are downright counterintuitive. Here are four sneaky reasons you may be taking in too many surplus calories,

Published: Jul 20, 2015

US Foods has opened a new distribution center in Flowood, in the US state of Mississippi which will serve over 4000 clients across Mississippi and Louisiana.

Published: Jul 20, 2015

The European Commission (EC) has approved Cargill's proposed $440m acquisition of Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) chocolate business in Europe.