China has imposed a ban on all imports of poultry, poultry products and eggs from the US, following detection of avian influenza in noncommercial flocks in the Pacific Northwest late last year, according to US Department of Agriculture. ...
Tags: Bird Flu, eggs, Agriculture
Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals, according to new research published in the Journal of the American ...
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Sonic Drive-In has introduced Lil’ Doggies and Lil’ Chickies, new mini-sized hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. Like all of the SONIC menu items, these new options are offered all day, and add to an already robust menu of ...
Tags: chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, Agriculture
American establishment Simmons Foods has halted poultry processing operations at its plant in Delaware County, Jay, Oklahoma. The move comes in response to the inconsistent supply of hens to process and the subsequent underutilisation. ...
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The government of Oman is planning to set up a major poultry project with a capital investment of OMR100m ($258.91m), seeking support from the private sector. Promoted by state-owned Oman Food Investment, this new development is part of ...
Known as "the kingdom of plants and animals", Yunnan is home to a rich variety of foods. As a province with 26 different ethnic groups, the variety of cuisines is an important attraction for tourists. Yunnan cuisine, also named Dian ...
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Art this year, became something everyone talks about, not just highbrows any more. From the chicken cup to Van Gogh's painting, rich Chinese rich are showing a robust purchasing power on the art market at home and abroad. Let's have a ...
Reily Foods, a US-based firm, is recalling certain Carroll Shelby brand and Wick Fowler brand chili seasoning kits owing to undeclared allergens. The firm took this step after learning that one or more of the spice ingredients sourced ...
Tags: peanut, allergens, Agriculture
Beijing-based Hosen Capital’s New Hope Investment Fund has acquired Chicago’s beef processor Ruprecht. Ruprecht is the oldest operating beef processor in the region and this acquisition will bring more investments and help to ...
Tags: boxed beef, boxed pork, chicken, Agriculture
Philippines is set to receive an investment worth P500m in its poultry industry next year due to strong domestic demand and opening of new foreign markets, Philippines Department of Agriculture said. Manila Bulletin cited Agriculture ...
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Brazilian poultry meats exporter and dairy products processor BRF is planning to further expand its operations to Asian markets with partnerships or potential acquisitions. The company mentioned India, Malaysia and Indonesia as ...
Tags: chicken, turkey, pork, Agriculture
Linpac calls the UK home. But it has had a manufacturing site in Bunbury, Perth since 2013 and in 2015 it will have a new one in Melbourne. With a site on both the east and west sides of Australia, Linpac intends to supply the latest design ...
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South African Poultry Association has banned the import of poultry products from countries infected with the avian influenza (AI) virus. South African Poultry Association's (SAPA) Poultry Disease Management Agency director Dr Charlotte ...
Tags: Poultry, -Affected Countries
Agribusiness company Cargill is likely to invest around $1bn in Indonesia over the next three to four years. The proposed investment will be used by the company to mark a foray into the poultry sector, in a move to cater to the increasing ...
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The government of Qatar has proposed a massive poultry project, seeking investment from private sector. The proposed project expects to develop huge hatcheries with an aim of producing 40,000 tonnes of chicken meat and 7,500 tonnes of ...
Tags: poultry, chicken, eggs, Agriculture