The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-03-27
USDA Completes Laboratory Modernization to Advance Pecan Breeding and Research
The Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) recently completed a 2.5 million dollars laboratory modernization to accelerate... Read more
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2024-03-20
Scientists Collaborate to Study the Cause and Development of Liver Abscesses in Cattle
To effectively prevent liver abscesses in cattle, it is crucial to gain a complete understanding of the development of this condition and the bacteria responsible for causing the infection. Read more
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2024-03-19
USDA Researchers Use an Edible Blue-Green Algae to Protect Honey Bees Against Viruses
Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honey bees against Deformed... Read more
2024-03-14
Researchers Aim to Reduce Pesticide Drift in the Lower Mississippi Delta
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2024-03-12
Kerry opens manufacturing facility in Uganda to serve food and beverage customers | Food Business Africa Magazine
UGANDA — Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition solutions for the food and beverage industry has unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Uganda, addi ... Read more
2024-03-12
Cameroonian cocoa prices hit record high amid global shortage | Food Business Africa Magazine
CAMEROON - In a historic achievement for Cameroon's cocoa market, producer prices per kilogram surged to an unprecedented CFA4,225 (US$7.04) during a c ... Read more
2024-03-12
Emerson unveils level and flow controller for water and wastewater management | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN - Emerson, a global leader in technology and software, has introduced the Rosemount 3490 Controller, designed to simplify level and flow measurement ... Read more
2024-03-12
Kenya Breweries faces US$82.27M tax dispute with KRA | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), is embroiled in a Kes12.037 billion (US$82.27M) tax dispute wi ... Read more
2024-03-12
Asahi Group unveils new logo and statement reflecting global ambitions | Food Business Africa Magazine
JAPAN - Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. announced a new chapter in its corporate identity with the introduction of a revamped group logo and statement, effective ... Read more
2024-03-11
International Spirits & Wines Association of India calls for inflation-based pricing model | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDIA - The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has advocated for the implementation of an inflation-based pricing model by state ... Read more
2024-03-11
Novel Foods Group invests US$500M in UAE biotech production hub | Food Business Africa Magazine
UAE - Abu Dhabi-based Novel Foods Group, a subsidiary of Gewan Holding, has inked an agreement to construct a US$500 million biotech production hub in the U ... Read more
2024-03-11
Vintage Wine Estates progresses restructuring project | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - California-based Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) has provided an update on its ongoing restructuring project, revealing that interest in its unwanted assets ... Read more