Canada has asked the World Trade Organization to take another look at the United States' rules for labeling meat with its country of origin, seeking to defend its livestock farmers who have lost sales to U.S. packers.
More New Zealand milk products sold to China have been banned after elevated levels of nitrates were found, raising further concerns over quality and testing in the world's largest dairy exporter in the wake of a contamination scare earlier this month.
From Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Gap Inc to Macy's Inc and McDonald's Corp, chains that cater to middle- and lower-income Americans say they are feeling the pinch of an uneven economic recovery.
Tesco has become the latest British retailer to link-up with television show Downton Abbey, hoping an association with the popular post-Edwardian period drama will boost sales of its premium own-brand food range.
The Chinese government is set to issue a formal proposal to prompt consolidation among domestic infant formula firms, a state-run newspaper said on Friday, naming Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group as one of the likely beneficiaries.
New Zealand's agricultural regulator said on Monday it has revoked export certificates for four China-bound consignments of lactoferrin manufactured by Westland Milk Products after higher- than-acceptable nitrate levels were found.
Food safety inspectors responsible for clearing agricultural goods at Brazilian ports went on an open-ended strike Friday morning, saying there was political mismanagement and businesses were meddling in their agency.
New Zealand's Fonterra said on Monday an injunction banning the sale of its products in Sri Lanka because of alleged contamination was incorrect and unjustified as it sought to control a growing customer backlash.
After prolonged and sustained efforts by the Pakistani mango exporters, Australia has allowed import of Pakistani mangoes, which is likely to take off very soon.
December Corn finished up 8 at 455 1/4, 3/4 off the high and 8 3/4 up from the low. March Corn closed up 7 1/2 at 468 1/4. This was 8 1/4 up from the low and 3/4 off the high.
The price of meats remained basically stable showing only a slight increase, with the wholesale price of pork rising by one per cent as compared to the previous week.
The Consumer Price Index for food and beverages advanced 0.1% in July, finishing at 237, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported a surprise decline in quarterly same-store sales in the United States, after shoppers came in less often because higher taxes and gasoline prices were leaving them with less spending money.
Asda, Britain's No. 2 grocery business to Tesco (TSCO.L), said on Thursday that sales growth fell in the second quarter as family budgets remained under pressure.
The beverage packaging market is considered to be one of the most dynamic packaging markets with shifts in types of packaging and materials used varyingly across regions.
Published: Aug 15, 2013
By: Steve Meyer and Len Steiner
USDA’s monthly World Supply and Demand Estimates, released today, forecasts corn and soybean yields — and total crops — somewhat smaller than the averages of analysts’ prereport estimates.
Almost two-thirds of convenience store operators -- chains and single-store owners -- expect to see their foodservice sales increase by the end of this year, up slightly from 2012.