COFCO merger to help China import more grains 03.07.2014 By Laura Lloyd Move viewed as putting China’s top grains importer in direct competition with international agricultural trading houses.Read More
F.A.O. Food Price Index posts sharpest gain since mid-2012 03.06.2014 By Eric Schroeder Gets boost from strengthening quotes in four of five commodity groups.Read More
W.H.O. seeks comments on sugar proposal 03.06.2014 By Jeff Gelski A draft guideline says keeping sugar intake to less than 5% of total energy intake would have health benefits.Read More
C.P.W. provides profitable returns for General Mills, Nestle 02.19.2014 By Eric Schroeder David Homer appointed new c.e.o. of global cereal business.Read More
European study: Sustainability labels not a priority 02.18.2014 By Jeff Gelski Consumers understand Fair Trade better than Rainforest Alliance, Carbon Footprint and Animal Welfare.Read More
GrainCorp investing in edible oils and spreads operations 02.13.2014 By Eric Schroeder Company to spend A$125 million to boost competitiveness of locally produced food and food ingredients.Read More
Grain Processing business dips at Buhler in 2013 02.12.2014 By Josh Sosland Corporate profits down 21%; upbeat going into 2014.Read More
Series of changes announced for Buhler board 02.12.2014 By Josh Sosland Urs Buhler retires as chairman, succeeded by Calvin Grieder.Read More
Europe may still approve bioengineered corn variety 02.12.2014 By Jeff Gelski Nineteen countries vote against the 1507 variety, but Pioneer still expects European Commission approval.Read More
Late season dryness in Brazil trimming production 02.11.2014 By Drew Lerner Brazil planted a huge soybean crop and had nearly ideal crop development conditions over the majority of the summer growing season.Read More