Quoting trade sources, the Indian Cotton Federation (ICF) says, if agro climatic conditions are favourable, Indian cotton production could reach above 400 lakh (40 million) bales in the 2014-15 season and that overall acreage may jump by ...
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WASHINGTON – Steven A. Murray, 54, of Pelham, Alabama, and his company, Bio-Tech Management Inc., were sentenced today in federal court in Macon, Georgia, after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy, unlawful use of pesticides, ...
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Russia amends blacklist to allow imports of lactose-free milk, some fish and vegetables The Russian government has removed some agricultural products, including lactose-free milk and dairy products, young salmon and trout, as well as some ...
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a methanol plant in Ibom State last week. The methanol plant, to be constructed at a cost of US$ 1.5 billion, is being set up by Quantum ...
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Corona-based APPA Fine Foods have recalled over 90,000 pounds of chicken Caesar salad kits due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service ...
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Corn conditions moved slightly higher while soybean conditions dipped in the last week, the latter likely because of crop damage inflicted by warmer-than-normal temperatures in the last week. Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report shows ...
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First global probiotic health claim granted to Chr. Hansen in Korea Global bioscience and ingredients company Chr. Hansen has had its probiotic health claim for its product Urex approved in Korea. Urex is a dietary supplement that Chr. ...
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Weather conditions continue to stay corn- and soybean-friendly, and the latest USDA Crop Progress data show that weather remains behind a steady climb in overall field conditions. Monday's weekly USDA report shows a 1% improvement in corn ...
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French chocolate and pastry makers are opposing the government's recent proposal to impose health warnings on cakes and chocolates in an attempt to curb rising obesity in the country. The new proposal requires companies to introduce ...
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New Zealand-based flexible packaging manufacturer Elldex Packaging is upgrading and replacing its existing manufacturing facility with a new 5,000 m2 factory in Christchurch’s Dakota Park. The company claims that the factory will be ...
Crop tours and yield estimates are all the rage this time of year, with the corn and soybean crops rounding the corner toward harvest, one many say could yield record crop output. But, no yield projection this early is perfect. Rarely ...
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Cotton industry has to alter marketing strategies to catch up with the growing man-made fiber industry, said an expert at the recently concluded 17th Australian Cotton Conference. The conference held earlier this month, as a joint ...
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Fishers Town Council in the US state of Indiana has approved an economic development agreement that will allow Sun King Brewery to build its second craft brewery in the region. Sun King will develop the brewery on 12.76 acres, which will ...
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Al Wadi Al Akhdar, the leading Lebanese food brand worldwide, has introduced new All Natural Pomegranate Molasses. Made from pure 100% concentrated pomegranate juice, it is the key ingredient in the Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. ...
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Russia's consumer protection agency Rospotrebnadzor has temporarily shut down four McDonald's restaurants in Moscow citing sanitary violations. Rospotrebnadzor had previously filed a claim in a Moscow court in July accusing the restaurant ...
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