Cargill releases financial performance for third quarter 2018
Global food and agricultural conglomerate Cargill has reported its key financial results for the third...
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Bangladesh rice fortification initiative receives Dutch funding
The Dutch embassy in Bangladesh has donated $800,000 to support a rice fortification initiative directed...
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Pomegranates linked to hepatitis A outbreak in Australia
Frozen pomegranate arils —the fleshy part surrounding the seed—originating in Egypt have sparked recalls in...
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Scientists isolate gene in wheat that increases crop yield
Researchers from the John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK, have isolated a gene that controls...
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USDA approves carrageenan use despite National Organic Standards Board opposition
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allowed the use of carrageenan in organic products,...
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Hershey’s to invest in sustainable cocoa strategy
Confectionery giant Hershey’s is planning to invest in a sustainable cocoa strategy worth $500m to...
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Bel Group commits to World Wildlife Fund dairy sustainability charter
French cheese producer Bel Group has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), supporting the...
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Roasting cocoa beans preserves health benefits and taste
Penn State University researchers have found that manipulating the temperature and time in the roasting...
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UK meat processors warn against hormone-treated beef after Brexit
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has advised the government to consider the full consequences...
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Environmental Justice Foundation calls for action on human trafficking in Taiwan’s fishing industry
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has urged the Taiwanese government, and international seafood firms and...
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