Published: Jun 05, 2012

Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Benihana, a US-based operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has launched new dishes - Filet Mignon & Chicken for Two and Seafood Diablo for One.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Live chicks and ducklings from a mail-order hatchery in Ohio, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that had sickened 93 people in 23 states in the US, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Irish dairy company Fivemiletown Creamery has launched a range of ice-creams. The new range has been developed as part of the company’s plan to diversify the business further and faciltate high returns for Northern Ireland dairy farmers.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Mars Food Australia has recalled Dolmio Pasta Bake Creamy Sundried Tomato & Garlic Sauce from Coles Supermarkets across Australia due to the presence of undeclared sulphites, according to the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).

Published: Jun 05, 2012

US-food company Smart Balance has entered into an agreement to acquire Udi's Healthy Foods, a producer of gluten-free products, for $125m in cash.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

India-based Keventer Agro has set up a R&D laboratory in the eastern city of Kolkata with an investment of INR35m ($6.23m), following an approval from the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

US-based confectionery giant Mars Chocolate expects to purchase 90,000 tons of certified cocoa in 2012, as part of its aim to buy cocoa from certified sustainable sources by 2020.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Just before the Senate is expected to debate its 2012 farm bill this week, Stabenow said she's willing to consider last-minute changes to commodity programs, if they can work within the risk management program that her committee's bill would create.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Farmers and nutrition advocates aren't the only groups lobbying for a farm bill. So are groups that represent the $100 billion-a-year hunting and fishing industry.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Money managers cut their net-long positions in Chicago Board of Trade corn futures, government data showed Friday, as investors abandon long positions on slowing demand and improved crop weather.

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

US Foods, an American food company and food distributor, has acquired New City Packing Company, a supplier of high-quality steaks and fresh-cut portion meats to restaurants and customers across the US, for an undisclosed amount.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

Hain Celestial Group, a US-based natural and organic products company, has added coconut flavor to its Almond Dream branded non-dairy yogurt range.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

The Philippines agricultural department plans to upgrade the fruit packaging facilities in the country, to ensure that the produce meets export standards.

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 04, 2012

Even the most refined palette may find it difficult pairing the perfect bottle of wine with the classic comfort food dishes of summer barbeques and casual outdoor gatherings.

Published: Jun 04, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

Frozen foods specialist Yearsley Group is to start work on a £20M expansion of its Heywood headquarters to meet demand for new business.

Published: Jun 04, 2012 By: Clare Cheney

I know it's not a new subject, but the European Food Safety Authority's decision, under the health claims regulations, to forbid the use of 'probiotic' labels on food, looks even more unhelpful to consumers when you ponder the implications more deeply.