The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-04
"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea. Read more
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2022-06-04
Eric Slater succeeds Kevin Adams as CEO of CGB enterprises | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA—CGB Enterprises, Inc., a leader in the grain and transportation industries, names Eric Slater CEO, succeeding Kevin Adams, who retired May 31 after ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
Landus to invest US$150M to modernize grain and agronomy facilities in Iowa | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA—Farmer-owned cooperative, Landus will invest US$150 million over the next four years into core grain and agronomy facilities throughout its Iowa te ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news
2022-06-04
Pets Choice looks to expand manufacturing capabilities with a new warehouse and retail scheme in Blackburn | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK—Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice looks to expand manufacturing capabilities in the UK and create more jobs with a huge new warehouse and retail scheme i ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
Egypt declares a ban on third-party wheat trading as it grapples with a global wheat shortage | Food Business Africa Magazine
EGYPT — Egypt’s cabinet declares a ban on third-party wheat trading until the end of August, barring any sales to anybody other than the government, as it c ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
China to allow imports of Brazilian corn to replace imports from Ukraine | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA—China’s customs authority finalized an agreement to allow imports of Brazilian corn, lining up an alternative to U.S. corn to replace imports from Ukr ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
Cargill opens a state-of-the-art House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Belgium | Food Business Africa Magazine
BELGIUM—Cargill has opened a state-of-the-art House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium, strengthening its posit ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-04
Local Zambian investor opens maize milling plant, eyes DRC export market | Food Business Africa Magazine
ZAMBIA - Zambia based OTH Kalume Agric Implements and Mechanical Services, has opened a K2.5 million milling plant in Kabwe, with a production capacity of 4 ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed investments & funding news
2022-06-03
Slow growth in organic food sales as pandemic fades
Organic food saw the slowest growth rate in over a decade, with less than a 2% increase in 2021. Read more
2022-06-03
Farmers tops in trustworthiness survey
When 1,000 consumers were asked who they trusted in the food system, farmers were the clear winners, said the economists. Read more
2022-06-03
Biofuel Producer Program to fund and restore sustainable fuel markets hit by pandemic
The $700 million will provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities. Read more
2022-06-03
Evening Edition | Friday, June 3, 2022
In this Evening Edition, read about mandates and financial support for biofuel producers, the upcoming USDA Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports, and the turkey supply. Read more