Published: May 25, 2012

Strong overnight markets have the the start of the CME Group soybean, wheat and corn day-trading session looking higher Thursday. Despite a higher open, weaker-than-expected weekly corn export sales released at 7:30am could pull corn lower.

Published: May 25, 2012

Favorable crop weather, namely growing rainfall chances in some of the driest parts of the Corn Belt, as well as lower-than-expected corn export sales numbers released Thursday morning, could push grain futures prices lower Thursday.

Published: May 25, 2012

From Plains wheat country to the eastern Corn Belt, there's a lot riding on rainfall chances this weekend.

Published: May 25, 2012

Corn prices slid 4.1% to their lowest close in 17 months, pressured by unexpectedly weak export sales and favorable weather for the U.S. crop.

Published: May 25, 2012

A top USDA Rural Development official this week met with local leaders and business owners in the Midwest to highlight rural small business accomplishments and observe "National Small Business Week".

Published: May 25, 2012

Qatar is planning to set up a national food safety agency, which will be responsible for monitoring food safety, including plants and animal safety, in the country.

Published: May 25, 2012

Grow Green Industries and PL Thomas & Co plan to introduce a new line of all-natural food safety and shelf-life enhancement products - eatSafe Natural Food Wash and eatFresh Natural Antimicrobial.

Published: May 25, 2012

Sweet Ovations, a US-based supplier of fruit and non-fruit preparations, has acquired the assets and operations of Golden West Fruit Company, a fruit preparation manufacturer.

Published: May 25, 2012

United Biscuits (UBUK), a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes in the UK, has announced that it will be adding 25% extra weight to its range of handypacks to offer consumers greater value for money and drive sales for retailers.

Published: May 25, 2012

US supermarket chain Harris Teeter is recalling five flavors of HT Traders Sorbet due to allergy risk, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Published: May 25, 2012

Chevys Fresh Mex, a full-service Mexican restaurant chain in the US, has introduced new gluten-free menu with entrees and a la carte items that cater to consumers with gluten-related disorders.

Published: May 25, 2012

Sartori Company has launched Paolo Sartori Limited Edition Extra Aged Goat Cheese. According to the company, the new product features savory, caramel notes and a light citrusy flavor.

Published: May 25, 2012

Italian dairy company Parmalat has received approval of its board of directors for the acquisition of Lactalis American Group, which produces and distributes cheese and other dairy products in the US.

Published: May 25, 2012

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected France's attempt to restrict the cultivation of Monsanto's strain of genetically modified maize.

Published: May 25, 2012

The Food Standards Agency has produced guidance to help meat processors comply with the moratorium on the production and use of 'desinewed meat' (DSM) from pig bones and poultry carcases.

Published: May 25, 2012

An Ontario frozen foods producer will increase its competiveness and access new markets with the support of the Harper Government.

Published: May 25, 2012

The Czech Republic Kaufland C.I. is recalling NOE rice parboiled because some of the batches may contain exceeded levels of lead.

Published: May 25, 2012

Mozami A/S is recalling Irma’s Smoked Fillet and Irma’s Salami With Peppercorns due to incorrect labelling which indicates incorrect Best Before dates. The products were sold in Irma stores.

Published: May 25, 2012

Scan is recalling its Smoked Lacko Ham, Smoked ham, The basement-smoked ham, Nötrulle and Pastrami because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Published: May 25, 2012

Aldi is recalling pears Packham’s Triumph due to exceeded levels of pesticide residues. The identified pesticide was ”carbendazim”.