Published: Aug 09, 2012

US-based restaurant chain Carl’s Jr has introduced Charbroiled Chicken and Steak Torta Sandwiches, a new addition to its Green Burrito menu of delicious Mexican cuisine.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Loblaw, the largest retailer in Canada, is set to introduce Guiding Stars, objective food labeling program that rates food based on nutrient density.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Ken's Foods, a privately held food company based in Massachusetts, US, plans to initiate a project to boost the production of its products.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Cedarlane Natural Foods has introduced a new line of CedarLEAN lunch entrées. The new products feature all-natural ingredients and a balance of nutritional attributes, the company said.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Nestlé has also opened a CHF16m ($16.52m) facility in Luanda, Angola, a move which will strengthen the company’s presence in Africa.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Tanzania's petroleum and edible oil firm Mount Meru Soyco plans to build $15m edible oil plant in Kayonza district in Rwanda.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Just like most of this year's growing season, this fall's corn and soybean harvest isn't going to be easy.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Midwest rain has the CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets leaning lower Wednesday.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Potato producers received a boost today from the Harper Government, as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Mike Allen attended the Centennial celebrations at the Potato Research Centre and announced an investment for two innovative po

Published: Aug 09, 2012

The British Columbia agricultural industry will benefit from an investment in two projects to develop energy solutions that will also reduce agricultural waste, announced federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and British Columbia Agriculture Minister Do

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Delhaize is recalling OSQCA Tamarind Foods because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that they should not eat certain foods from the Market Pantry and Archer Farms Deli Salad lines.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Menno Beachy of Cresco, Iowa, is recalling one pint containers of Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide a safe and transparent framework in which to further develop the chia business.

Published: Aug 08, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Short-term supplementation with vitamin E may support the function of cells lining blood cells from potential damage during the increase in blood sugar levels after eating, says a new study.

Published: Aug 08, 2012 By: Shane Starling

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers off pre-workout supplements containing the stimulant DMAA, in reaction to adverse events reported from around the world. But it says the medicines agency must determine if it is an illegal drug or no

Published: Aug 08, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

The natural plant compound phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) could help in the battle against breast cancer, according to new research in mice.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

Vitamin D deficiency is very common among children with critical illnesses, and it is associated with worse outcomes, according to new research.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, serve or use the dried Basil products described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

US-based 3M Food Safety has introduced software enhancements to its 3M Clean-Trace Hygiene Monitoring System, a family of products that helps food and beverage processors easily track and monitor cleaning and sanitation within their manufacturing environm