Published: Aug 16, 2012

The government has been closely monitoring the monsoon situation in close coordination with the Central ministries and departments concerned and the state governments to ensure timely availability of basic inputs like fertilisers, seeds, etc.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

Hilton Worldwide will open the newly-renovated, upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the chain's third property in India, on August 15, 2012.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

The Institute of Food Technologists is introducing the Certified Food Scientist program, a certification program I.F.T. has developed for food scientists worldwide.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

Higher sales and decreased costs boosted income at Lifeway Foods, Inc. during the second quarter.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

The Consumer Price Index for food and beverages was unchanged in July, holding steady at 233.5, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. The food index rose 0.1% in July, which comes on the heels of a 0.2% gain in June.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

TIC Gums has introduced Ticaloid Guar Replacement (GR) 8700 as an alternative for guar gum. It has been shown to work in instant cereal, nutrition bars and beverages.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

New data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (B.R.F.S.S.) finds the prevalence of adult obesity in the United States during 2011 remained high, with no state reporting a rate below 20%.

Published: Aug 16, 2012

Goodman Fielder, one of Australia’s largest and most diverse food manufacturers with well known brand names such as Helga’s, White Wings, Praise, Crisco, Meadow Lea and Meadow Fresh in its stable of brands, has reported a loss of $147.9 million.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Shane Starling

Controversial stimulant DMAA – the substance that has caused more doping violations in recent years than any other including blood boosters and amino acids – was responsible for just one violation during the 2012 London Olympics.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton has challenged the latest study vilifying egg yolk as a contributor to coronary artery disease.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

Scottish meat body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed two new export managers in the hope of expanding export activity in Germany and the Nordic countries.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

The US government has announced plans to buy up $170m of domestically-produced meat and fish products to help the country’s struggling livestock sector.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

US burger chain The Wendy’s Company has reported improved revenues for the second quarter ended 1 July 2012, with same-store sales up for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Caroline Scott-Thomas

Age is the single most important factor determining when and where Americans eat, according to a new report from market research organization Packaged Facts, which suggests ways that food companies can respond to shifting demographics and eating habits.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

Higher prices and improved sales contributed to a 1% increase in income for Flowers Foods, Inc. during the second quarter.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

After impacting on the marine wildlife along the north west coast for the past month, the algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi has finally began to subside.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

Northland Laboratories has opened its expanded state-of-the-art food testing laboratory in Green Bay, Wisconsin, US, in order to strengthen its food testing capabilities.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Fears are rising that the US drought could boost global food prices even further after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) slashed its forecast for maize production by 17% on Friday, August 10.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Europe’s largest own-label ice cream manufacturer R&R Ice Cream remains “on the acquisition trail” after scooping up Italian ice cream maker Eskigel for about £60.5M (€77M), says ceo James Lambert.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Supplying food for Usain Bolt and the Jamaican Olympic team has given Birmingham-based Sunrise Bakery “a massive PR boost”.