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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a primary control zone in British Columbia after a detecting avian influenza at a fifth farm in the region.
Tests carried out by China's Food and Drug Administration have found excess bacteria in barrelled water from drinking water companies, including Wahaha, Robust and C'estbon.
British food manufacturer Premier Foods has said it will simplify the details of its 'Invest for Growth' programme, following reports that it requested large funds from suppliers to continue contracts.
Global confectioners The Hershey Company has acquired North America-based The Allan Candy Company for an undisclosed amount.
The European Union has given member states the option of banning use of genetically modified (GM) crops despite the approval for cultivation by the 28-nation bloc's food safety authority.
Six federal agencies in the US have teamed-up on behalf of the White House Rural Council and announced 26 communities to participate in the Local Foods, Local Places federal initiative...
Mars Saudi Arabia has officially launched a new manufacturing facility at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Rabigh, 130km north of Jeddah.
Cargill has signed an agreement with Wichita-based consultancy Kennedy and Coe for a joint venture to develop a verified beef supply chain sustainability assessment programme for Cargill feed yards.
Thousands of turkeys and chickens have died from H5 subtype avian influenza at two poultry farms in south-western British Columbia, Canada, with both locations currently under quarantine.
India-based Sarhad Dairy is to invest around Rs70cr ($12.96m) to expand its storage and packaging capacity.
