The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
Bayer Acquires Canola Facility from HyTech Production
Bayer Crop Science will acquire a canola treating and packaging facility in Coaldale, Alta., from HyTech Production on Nov. 1, the company announced. Read more
2024-10-04
Ottawa Announces Funding for Eastern Canadian Oilseed Research
The federal government on Friday announced more than $4.3 million to improve the long-term security and sustainability of the eastern Canadian oilseed industry. Read more
2024-10-04
SARM seeking more rural road and bridge funding during provincial election campaign
Ahead of this month’s provincial election, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for increased funding for rural roads and bridges. Read more
2024-10-04
Organic Council of Ontario Releases 2024 Organic Market Report: Key Growth Trends in Ontario’s Organic Sector
Guelph, Ontario – October 3, 2024 – The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO), in partnership with the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), has published the 2024 Ontario Organic Market Report,... Read more
2024-10-04
Produce industry members to voice concerns ahead of federal election
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will hold their fall joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest 2024, November 18-20, on Parliament Hill,... Read more
2024-10-04
House of Suntory unveils limited Hibiki 40 years old whisky | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
JAPAN - House of Suntory has announced the release of its oldest whisky to date, Hibiki 40 Years Old, a prestigious blend featuring whiskies aged over four ... Read more
2024-10-04
LVMH acquires minority stake in alcohol-free wine brand French Bloom | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
FRANCE - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has acquired a minority stake in French alcohol-free sparkling wine brand French Bloom. While the financial de ... Read more
2024-10-04
Diageo halts sale of Pimm’s Liqueur after failing to secure agreement with buyers | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
UK - Diageo, the British multinational beverage giant, has reportedly called off the sale of its Pimm’s gin-based liqueur brand after failing to reach an ag ... Read more
2024-10-04
EU proposes extension of deforestation regulation deadline | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
EU- The European Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), originally set to take effec ... Read more
2024-10-04
Pernod Ricard unveils Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
ASIA - Pernod Ricard has launched a new spirit drink, Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve, which blends its renowned 12-year-old Chivas Regal Scotch whisky with pre ... Read more
2024-10-04
Italcanditi, CSM Ingredients team up to form Vitalfood brand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
ITALY - A new brand, Vitalfood, has emerged from the collaboration between Italcanditi and CSM Ingredients, aiming to make a mark in Europe’s food ingredien ... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more