Published: Jun 05, 2012

Future Group and LT Group announced to enter into a cooperation agreement through which the latter will utilise the integrated food park facilities that are being developed by Future Ventures.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Fiscal 2012 agricultural exports are forecast at $134.5 billion, up $3.5 billion from the February forecast, but $2.9 billion below final fiscal 2011 exports.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Thailand is one of the most important players in the global seafood trade. At last month’s European Seafood Exposition, Panisuan Jamnarnwej, president of the Thai Frozen Foods Association (TFFA), talked about the country’s export position.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Organic products certified in the United States or European Union may now be sold as organic in either market as of June 1, the US Department of Agriculture announced June 4.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration announced it has added new data elements to agency’s Reportable Food Registry (RFR). The food industry and public health officials use the RFR to report food/feed items that are hazardous to human or animal health.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Thomas Kittle was appointed president of Handtmann Canada Limited, the company announced June 4. Kittle will also continue in his current role as president of Handtmann, Inc., the US subsidiary of Handtmann Maschinenfabrik.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Marfrig Group will begin a process to map greenhouse gas emissions in the company’s supply chain.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Clive Stiff has been appointed as the new Chairman and Senior Vice President of Unilever Australia and New Zealand (Unilever).

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Today Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Harper Government Ministers throughout Canada are putting the spotlight on the benefits of the Government's plan for Responsible Resource Development to communities across the country.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

Like many other agricultural organization leaders, Chuck Conner will be watching closely this week if the U.S. Senate starts floor debate on a farm bill.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Repeated food safety scandals have dealt a ‘blow to public confidence’ in China, with a majority of citizens concerned about the nation’s food chain safety.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Packaged grocery business Symington’s has undergone a management buyout, which follows press reports that the firm has plans to buy certain Premier Foods brands, including Angel Delight.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Freddie Dawson

The shelf-life of fresh produce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) could be substantially extended if a £3.15M EU-funded research project proves successful.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

Where do you stand on whistle blowing? Is it the brave David standing up against Goliath to report something that is essentially wrong? Or is it more to do with the aggrieved employee with an axe to grind who just wants to get his revenge on his line mana

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

French ingredients firm, Roquette, has bought three Indian starch production sites forming a new joint venture business in a bid to strengthen market presence in the strong Asian market.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Premier Foods chairman Ronnie Bell has announced his decision to step down with effect from 1st June 2012.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Greater understanding of the fundamental way people detect flavours through taste and smell may help consumers enjoy the taste of healthy foods as much as they enjoy sweet treats.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Kraft-owned Cadbury has expanded its sharing bag portfolio with a chocolate-coated toffee popcorn product, in a bid to burst into the UK’s rattling £42m (€52.46m) popcorn market.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Flemmich Webb

The American Meat Institute continues to embrace the digital communication age. It recently launched its own Facebook page to highlight industry news and has now started publishing a new blog post to keep readers up to date with industry developments.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). All applications need to be received by June 20, 2012 to receive consideration.