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Serbian Milk Processors sign agreement to boost milk process
The Serbian National Milk Processors Association (SEDA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the European Dairy Association (EDA) to promote milk processing in Serbia.
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The latest articles in agriculture and farming.
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FrieslandCampina to acquire Imlek and Mlekara Subotica
FrieslandCampina and Salford Capital Partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the acquisition of Imlek and Mlekara Subotica.
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Outbreak of Salmonella Newport infection in UK, FSA warns
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been notified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection that is known to have affected more than 30 people.
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EFSA requested to support EU with work on virus
European Commission has requested urgent scientific assistance for possible risks resulting from the Schmallenberg virus, from the EFSA.
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Cargill expands export terminal joint venture
Cargill and CHS are expanding the scope of their Temco, grain export terminal joint venture to include other Pacific export assets owned by the companies.
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FSA publishes priorities on science and evidence
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its *Forward Evidence Plan for 2012.*
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Morrisons to acquire meat processing facility
The site is a centralised fresh pork and lamb retail packing plant which has the capacity to expand into beef products and increase its overall existing production.
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Hershey expands responsible cocoa community programmes
The Hershey Company has revealed its plan to reinforce cocoa sustainability efforts by accelerating farmer and family development in West Africa, where 70% of the world’s cocoa is grown.
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Global dairy products market to reach $494bn by 2015
New research shows that the global dairy products industry continues to be one of the most dynamic markets worldwide.
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DWF acts on behalf of First Milk in Wiseman and Müller deal
Business law firm, DWF, has acted on behalf of dairy farmer cooperative, First Milk, in relation to the recent Robert Wiseman Dairies and Müller deal.
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Cargill invests $4.2m in energy efficiency improvements
Cargill has invested $4.2m in recently completed lighting and boiler upgrades inside the half-million-sqft plant in the company’s Nebraska (US) beef processing facility.
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Irish dairy board secures €100m for dairy expansion
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has completed the re-financing of its existing €250m syndicated banking facility replacing it with a new three year syndicated bank loan facility of €350m.
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Richardson to acquire Great Northern Grain facility
Richardson International has entered into an agreement to purchase Great Northern Grain’s grain handling and crop input retail facility in Nampa, Alberta.
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New method for assessing dairy cows’ welfare from EFSA
Animal-based measures to assess the welfare of dairy cows and pigs are effective and should be used wherever possible, according to recent scientific advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EF
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Arla to invest in ‘stronger dairy structure’
In 2012, Arla Foods will invest in a stronger dairy structure, the processing of whey ingredients and more focus on growth markets, with the aim of increasing Arla’s international competitiveness.
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Fonterra says Raw Milk Regulations will line foreign pockets
Fonterra has said that the New Zealand Government’s proposed change to the Raw Milk Regulations won’t work and warns that New Zealanders will subsidise increasingly foreign-owned dairy processors.
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UK food co-op invests in solar PV electricity system
Bristol (UK) ethical food business, EssentialTrading, is celebrating its 40th year as a co-operative with a £100,000 investment in a new solar PV electricity system from Solarsense.
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Glanbia invests $15m in new US cheese headquarters
Irish dairy firm Glanbia will establish new corporate s for its US cheese operations in Twin Falls, Idaho at a cost of $15m (€11.6m).
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New science strategy published by EFSA
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the European Union’s General Food Law and the establishment of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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Horizon Organic increases pay price for family farmers
Horizon Organic has confirmed a short-term pay price increase and extension to its more than 600 family farmers.
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Kellogg’s characters join US Milk Moustache campaign
Smiles, cereal and a white upper lip. That’s what iconic Kellogg’s characters Snap!, Crackle!, and Pop!, Mini and Tony The Tiger deliver in their first-ever Milk Moustache advert.
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‘Cause for concern’ list published by the FSA
The FSA is routinely publishing the full list of those meat plants that, on the basis of their audit reports, are considered ’cause for concern’.
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Mild winter will raise price of fruit, society warns
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is concerned that this year’s mild winter may lead to smaller fruit crops this autumn with a subsequent rise in prices.
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European Commission addresses gaps in EU’s animal welfare
New plans from the European Commission (EC) aims to address gaps in EU’s animal welfare legislation, providing better protection for animals and empowering consumers to shop wisely.
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Bayer CropScience files third lawsuit
Bayer CropScience has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Dow AgroSciences.
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Advocacy group responds to poultry inspection proposal
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a nonprofit health advocacy group based in the US, has released a statement in response to USDA’s poultry proposal.
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MRSA contamination in US retail pork higher than known
Retail pork products in the US have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified.
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Dairy alternatives worth $1.33bn in 2011, says report
Total retail sales of soy milk, almond milk, rice milk and other plant milks reached $1.33bn in 2011, according to *Dairy Alternative Beverages in the US,* a recently released report.
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Advanced BioNutrition signs agreement with Centovet
Advanced BioNutrition (ABN), a provider of science-based solutions to improve health and nutrition, has confirmed the signing of a third agreement with its South American strategic partner, Centrovet.
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Warrnambool to supply new dairy brand to Coles
Coles and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) have joined forces to create a new Australian dairy brand. The new brand, Great Ocean Road, will be sold exclusively through Coles.
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New Zealand Dairy Woman of the Year award announced
The Dairy Women’s Network has teamed up with Fonterra to offer New Zealand’s first, annual Dairy Woman of the Year award.
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Fonterra breaks exports record in December
Fonterra has broken its record for the highest export month with 246,000 tonnes of dairy products loaded on ships during December 2011 boosting New Zealand’s economy by $1.3 billion for the month.
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EFSA offers trainee opportunities
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is offering training opportunities for students or young professionals in the areas of science, communication or administration.
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£300,000 to promote Scottish beef and lamb in Europe
Support for Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb is being ramped up with £300,000 additional funding to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to encourage growth in key European exports.
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FAO Food Price Index ended year with sharp decline
Food prices fell in December 2011 with the FAO Food Price Index dropping 2.4%, or five points from November, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said.
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FSA publishes meat plants audit reports
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has started the regular publication of audit reports of approved meat plants in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Cash offer by Müller Dairy for Robert Wiseman Dairies agreed
Müller and Robert Wiseman have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Müller Dairy (UK) for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Wiseman.
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Bayer CropScience recognises sustainable farming practices
Bayer CropScience has created the Young Farmer Sustainability Award to acknowledge farmers under the age of 40 who are demonstrating sustainability in their operations.
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Organic Valley begins 2012 with farmer pay price increase
Organic Valley, has their 2011 year-end results, which include bringing on 212 new farmers in regions in the US for 12% member growth across the country.
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Morrisons report provides guide to hen welfare
A new report published by Morrisons is helping farmers tackle the health of free range hens.
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Possible cure for leukaemia found in fish oil
A compound produced from fish oil that appears to target leukaemia stem cells could lead to a cure for the disease, according to Penn State researchers.
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CHD Expert provides beverage industry trends
Independent and chain coffee shops are dominating new restaurant growth in North America. According to CHD Expert, the hot beverage industry is poised for continued growth in 2012.
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Nutritional concerns fuel growth in global cereal market
Global Industry Analysts has released a comprehensive global outlook on the cereal products industry.
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US cantaloupe chairman speaks following listeria outbreak
Steve Patricio, chairman of the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board, provided the following statement during a Cantaloupe Food Safety press conference.
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Dannon’s new programme supports exploration of probiotics
The Dannon Company in the US has launched the Dannon Probiotics Fellow Programme to support the education of a student who excels in science and shows a strong interest in probiotics.
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Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Caroline Spelman, visited Scottish farmes to praise them for the produce.
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Growcom seeks options for growers under carbon initiative
Growcom will this year assess opportunities for horticultural enterprises to generate credits under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) in Australia.
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US trial begins in wake of agriculture worker deaths
A Walkerton, Ontario trial, scheduled January 11–14, comes 16 months following the deaths of two Jamaican migrant workers who died after exposure to toxic fumes while working at an Ontario farm (US).
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Yasheng Group announces agricultural expansion for 2012
Yasheng Group, a high-growth diversified China-based agricultural company with US headquarters in California (US), plans to expand farming operations in 2012.
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Nestlé leads dairy development in China with new institute
Nestlé is helping China accelerate the development of its milk industry with the construction of a new dairy farming institute in Shuangcheng in Heilongjiang province.