A commercial poultry flock in Minnesota was tested positive for a strain of H5N2 avian influenza, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). This comes after two other farms in Pope and Lac qui Parle counties of western ...
US-based chicken processor Koch Foods is reportedly planning to invest $7.5m on expansion of its chicken processing plant in East Gadsden, Alabama.The Gadsden City Council approved non-education tax abatements for the company, which is set ...
Twenty five innovative projects in the British food sector will receive £16m funding from government and industry as part of an initiative to develop business ideas and boost UK agriculture. Within this £16m, £9.8m ...
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Waterloo based food processor DC Foods is set to expand its manufacturing capacity to strengthen its business and create 50 new jobs in the region. The company will receive a grant of $800,050 from the Southwestern Ontario Development ...
Food Concepts Plc, the Nigerian parent company of Free Range Farms, Butterfield Bakery and Chicken Republic, has partnered with South Africa based Pioneer Foods. Deji Akinyanju, Food Concepts Chairman, said: "The partnership will benefit ...
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Arkansas-based poultry producer Tyson Foods Inc. has cut out gentamicin, a key human antibiotic, from its hatcheries. The US' largest chicken producer told Reuters that gentamicin and other similar antibiotics had been removed from its 35 ...
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British frozen food and seafood supplier Findus has received an approval from the Spanish Competition Authorities for the acquisition of Nestlé Spain’s La Cocinera frozen ready to eat meals business. Earlier this year, ...
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UK based Exponent Private Equity is contemplating sale of its meat-free food brand Quorn and has already held preliminary talks with an American food firm, the WhiteWave Foods Company. WhiteWave Foods Company is targeting the rapidly ...
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Organic products manufacturer Hain Celestial has acquired 80% stake that it does not currently own in EK Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empire Kosher Poultry for $57.6m. Empire currently offers a full range of kosher ...
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McDonald’s USA is planning to source chicken raised without antibiotics to serve in its restaurants, which are important to human medicine, as part of its new menu sourcing initiatives. The company's US restaurants will also ...
You can use your microwave for a lot more than making popcorn and reheating leftovers. It drastically cuts cooking time on things like veggies, fish, and shellfish. Baked potatoes can be zapped in the microwave and finished in the oven. ...
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The UK government is planning to introduce compulsory country of origin labeling for dairy products in order to support struggling dairy farmers. Dairy products including cheese, milk and yoghurt will feature the country of origin ...
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Burger King has expanded its product range with the introduction of new Long Rodeo BBQ at its restaurants across the UK. The limited edition Long Rodeo BBQ includes two flame-grilled 100% beef patties, American cheese, onion rings and BBQ ...
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Canadian establishment Sunrise Poultry Processors is recalling around 2,705 pounds of poultry products as they were imported without the benefit of full inspection, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety ...
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HJ Heinz has expanded its flavored ketchups range with the introduction of new Heinz Ketchup Blended with Sriracha Flavor. The new Heinz Ketchup Blended with Sriracha Flavor is made with spicy chili pepper and garlic flavors, the ...