The price of crude oil fell below $100 a barrel Monday (October 21) after the U.S. government reported an increase in supplies. Metals prices were broadly higher and crop prices were mixed. Crude oil for November delivery fell $1.59, or ...
Tags: Crude Oil, oil, Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
Current-year ethanol and advanced biofuel RINs assessments fell to their lowest levels in more than eight months Tuesday as heavy selloffs continued throughout the market, sources said. Corn-based ethanol (D6) RINs were assessed 0.5 cent ...
Once again, McCormick Distilling has proven it's a leader in innovation with the launch of Triple Crown Whiskey, Hook's Rum and single and double serve flexible packaging. As the U.S. whiskey category experiences explosive growth, ...
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Simplot has been awarded a three-year contract worth A$16.5m by Australian retailer Woolworths to supply private label Select frozen vegetables. The supermarket chain said that the deal will lead to production of an additional 5,100 tons ...
Louis Dreyfus, a French multinational conglomerate, has signed an agreement with Brooklyn Kiev to establish a joint venture for the development of a grain terminal in Odessa, Ukraine. Scheduled to commence the first phase of its operation ...
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Chicago Argo ethanol was assessed Monday at a two-week high of $2.07/gal amid stronger corn futures and tight ethanol supply, sources said. Specifically, the Chicago Argo ethanol assessment rose 1.5 cents from Friday to the highest level ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, tight ethanol, corn
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC announced that the latest additions to Schülke & Mayr's sensiva line, sensiva PA 30 and sensiva PA 40, both feature the natural, preservative-boosting ingredient, Zemea propanediol. ...
Tags: Light Industry, Daily Use
US corn and soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade and RIN prices were trending lower Friday morning amid reports that the US Environmental Protection Agency would lower its biofuels blending requirements for 2014. December ...
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A companywide campaign to curb emissions, reduce energy use and decrease water consumption is showing early results at Archer Daniels Midland Company, according to the company’s newly released Corporate Responsibility report. ...
Tags: water consumption, ADM
China's corn production could hit a record high of 215 million tons in 2013 despite drought and flooding in the country's major breadbaskets, according to estimates by two industry organizations. This year's corn output is about 7 million ...
Tags: Corn Production, Corn Supply
Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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Lee Kum Kee, a manufacturer of Chinese sauces, has developed a range of five flavorful Panda Brand Ready Sauces. The line includes Mongolian BBQ Stir-Fry, Lettuce Wrap, Broccoli Beef, Orange Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken varieties. The ...
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Many a times we never realize the presence of plastic in, what we consider to be, non-plastic or eco-friendly packaging materials. A lot of plastic hides in coats and lines of cartons, sachets, pouches, cans, caps, lids etc. It seems the ...
Many Americans believe owning five, 50, or 500 acres is a dream come true. But for America's largest private landowners, the acreage numbers are staggering and tally in the millions — possessing greater square mileage than several ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Landowners
Particularly in Asia, drinksplus beverages containing natural extras such as pieces of real fruit, vegetables or cereal grains are best-sellers, and continue to offer further potential. Right now, new products containing unusual bits are ...
Tags: Beverages Packaging, Dairy