The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-11-20
FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not Read more
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2023-11-20
FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters
Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Read more
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2023-11-20
Preventing foodborne illnesses can help keep super bugs at bay
Encouraging news about progress in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highlighted in a landmark report recently released by the Read more
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2023-11-19
Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak
Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products Read more
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2023-11-19
Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products
Skyline Provisions Inc. of Harvey, IL, is recalling 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a foreign object, the U.S. Read more
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2023-11-19
Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China
A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent Read more
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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