The World Trade Organization (WTO) has found in favor of China in its complaint against the United States over the use of so-called zeroing to calculate anti-dumping duties on Chinese shrimp in a case the Obama administration didn't even contest.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has joined with 24 other food and agriculture industry trade associations in urging Congress to create a new post at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote international trade.
The Botulism warning that went out about two companies selling canned soap at California farmers markets really only amounts to a technical foul not dangerous canning practices.
Sally Grimes will become chief innovation officer for Hillshire Brands after its spin-off from the Sara Lee Corp. and the company’s International Coffee and Tea business is complete.
Lansing Trade Group L.L.C. and a global integrated supply chain manager and processor of agricultural products and food ingredients, have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture to originate and merchandise Canadian grains and oilseeds.
Nexira will introduce Fibregum Crystal, a purified acacia gum with enhanced properties for clear beverages and functional foods, at the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting and exposition, June 25-28 in Las Vegas.
BASF has opened its newly expanded Food Technology & Applications center in Tarrytown, N.Y. The center will allow BASF food scientists to offer workshops and onsite product demonstrations.
Solid operating performance, including significant sales growth in natural foods, bakery and deli, led to a 2% gain in earnings at The Kroger Co. Net income in the first quarter ended May 19 was $439.4 million.
Spartech Corporation’s food packaging sales volume fell for the three months up to 5 May compared to last year contributing to an operating loss of US$1.3m (€1m) in the segment.
EFSA has responded to industry bafflement about why it did not assess submitted eye health claims for the carotenoid, lutein, by saying the submitted claims were not “eligible” – without expanding on why its health claims panel arrived at that conclusion.
The candy industry and sugar growers are both claiming at least a partial victory after the US Senate voted 50-46 to shelve an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill that would have repealed the current sugar program.
Starbucks' shift into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space with French brand La Boulange won't happen for a considerable time and when it does it will face stifling competition, according to an analyst.
US ingredients firm Glanbia Nutritionals has added a new flax-based guar gum replacer to its hydrocolloid range that will save bakery manufacturers up to 40% on costs amid continued soaring guar prices.
Twenty two people in 13 states have now been infected with Salmonella Infantis linked to contaminated dog food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
US snack maker Diamond Foods has received a determination letter from Nasdaq, informing that the company has missed its deadline for filing the financial statements of its three most recent fiscal quarters.
