Leading apparel manufacturers from Lesotho, South Africa, and Botswana, with support from the US government, are participating in the ‘Sourcing South Africa’ pavilion at MAGIC apparel expo to be held from February 16 to 19, ...
Although six years have passed since the global financial crisis broke out, many countries have not yet overcome its impact with the global economy is still facing uncertainties. And given the economic slowdown, albeit slight, in China, it ...
Ireland has become the first country from the EU to supply beef to the US after a span of 17 years, with the country's produce to be served as part of a trade mission to promote the lifting of the EU-wide beef ban. Minister for ...
Tags: Irish Beef, US Market
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, begins this year on Feb 4 and ends on Feb 18. Start of Spring lifts the curtain of spring. After that ...
Yo You dairy company, owned by the Ningbo Group in China, is planning to build a milk processing plant in Bass Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia. The company plans to increase its herd size almost twice and export over 10,000 liters of ...
Tags: Yo You, Milk Processing Plant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $16m in funding to support research, education and extension efforts to improve food production and enhance food security. ...
Tags: food security, Food Production
Rising India,a holding company focused in restaurant concepts and other ventures focused in meals and entertainment, announces today that it has entered official negotiations to acquire a food delivery company comprised of a consortium of ...
Tags: Rising India, Organic Food, Sustainable Food
Scientists at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture have developed a new non-genetically modified soybean that claims to produce more protein as well as bushels per acre than most conventional soybeans. With a protein level ...
Tags: High-Protein Soybean, soybean
A key Chinese policy document released over the weekend has revealed that the country has stepped up reforms and innovation to hasten agricultural modernisation in the year 2015. Dubbed, the "No.1 Central Document," it highlights five ...
EPA proposes new requirements for Bt corn New framework could change the way farmers use Bt corn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on proposed framework intended to delay the corn rootworm pest from ...
Tags: corn rootworm, scientific tests, Agriculture
Beef and pork processor JBS USA is planning to invest around $75m in the expansion of its beef processing complex in Hyrum, Utah. Work under the expansion includes the construction of new fabrication building, ground beef facility and ...
Tags: beef products, Agriculture
Norway recorded its first ever case of mad cow disease, but at the same time allayed public fears saying the incident was isolated and it is still safe to consume beef and drink milk. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says that tests ...
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Jack in the Box has expanded its product range with the introduction of the new Buttery Jack burgers which feature garlic herb butter on a quarter-pound signature beef patty and tucked inside Jack’s new gourmet signature bun. The ...
Tags: smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, Agriculture
Campbell Soup is planning to reorganize its business operations into three divisions, in a move to accelerate its growth trajectory. Under the new plan, the new divisions, Americas Simple Meals and Beverages, Global Biscuits and ...
Tags: Biscuits, Snacks, Agriculture
South African fresh fruit firm Capespan has expanded its fruit packing capability with the acquisition of Novo pack house. Located in Paarl in the Western Cape, Novo pack house is an advanced pome fruit packing facility and it is ...
Tags: fruit, Agriculture