The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-03
Conflict Threatens to Create Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds
The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk. Read more
2024-10-03
Setting the Bar for a Regenerative Food System
“We want everyone to be able to raise to a higher standard because that ultimately is going to allow us to deliver on our higher purpose.” Read more
2024-10-02
The Future of Food: Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
At the Crops That Nourish Convening experts will explore sustainable agriculture solutions for human and planetary health. Read more
2024-10-01
Legislation Aims to Help Eaters Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Wondering about the climate impact of your diet? The new Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act could revolutionize how eaters shop and eat. Read more
2024-10-01
There's No Resilience Without Empowered Communities
As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-09-27
Harnessing Optimism to Solve Global Hunger
Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-10-05
Hershey strengthens cocoa partnership with Côte d'Ivoire, inaugurates schools to combat child labor | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
IVORY COAST - Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snack producer, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d' ... Read more
2024-10-05
Cargill expands cocoa production in Indonesia to meet growing Asian demand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
INDONESIA - Cargill has added a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia, as part of its efforts to meet the growing demands o ... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... 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
2024-10-04
Special Notice for Third Party Logistic (3PL) Firms for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Food for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – Request for Information
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email:
Nicholas.Skarzynski@usda.gov 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