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FAO: Rice Production Up by 1.8% in 2008, but Market Remains Tight -...
by Admin on Apr 23, 2008
ROME, April 2008 -- World rice production is expected to increase in 2008 by 12 million tonnes or 1.8%, assuming normal weather c...
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Italy tells EU its wine is safe to drink
by Admin on Apr 09, 2008
BRUSSELS, April 4 (Reuters) - Italian authorities told the European Commission on Friday that an investigation into adulterated w...
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Global response needed on food crisis - Zoellick
by Admin on Apr 07, 2008
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - World Bank President Robert Zoellick on Wednesday called for a new coordinated global response to...
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Argentine beef industry says exports halted
by Admin on Apr 06, 2008
(Recasts, updates with customs statement, adds details, background) BUENOS AIRES, April 1 (Reuters) - Argentine meat industry sou...
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Despite crunch, Filipinos want full rice portions
by Admin on Apr 06, 2008
MANILA, April 1 (Reuters) - Some of the Philippines' largest fast-food chains have started offering half-portions of rice to cust...
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Singapore halts Italian mozzarella sales on scare
by Admin on Apr 02, 2008
SINGAPORE, March 29 (Reuters) - Singapore has stopped sales of all Italian mozzarella cheese made from buffalo milk after Italy o...
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Nestle sees Russia as growth engine for Europe
by Admin on Mar 30, 2008
MOSCOW, March 26 (Reuters) - Nestle sees Russia as its growth engine in Europe, a senior company executive said on Wednesday, sug...
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Cadbury grabs US gum share from Wrigley
by Admin on Mar 19, 2008
CHICAGO, March 17 (Reuters) - Cadbury Schweppes scored points in the U.S. gum wars in 2007, as its Stride and Splash products hel...
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InBev dividend move puts pressure on rivals
by Admin on Mar 17, 2008
LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - Brewing giant InBev's decision to use up to 80 percent of its earnings to pay dividends comes as ana...
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China, Japan to exchange food safety experts
by Admin on Mar 16, 2008
BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - China and Japan will exchange teams of food safety experts and investigators in a bid to clear up a...
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Nestle raises outlook after strong 2008 start
by Admin on Mar 16, 2008
ZURICH, March 13 (Reuters) - Nestle, the world's largest food company, raised its growth outlook in a surprise statement on Thurs...
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U.N. sees food inflation until at least 2010
by Admin on Mar 10, 2008
BRUSSELS, March 6 (Reuters) - Inflation that has pushed food prices to record highs is likely to continue until at least 2010, Jo...
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PepsiCo to launch higher-end Tropicana juices
by Admin on Mar 05, 2008
NEW YORK, March 3 (Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc's Tropicana unit is launching a new high-end line of juices on Monday with prices to ma...
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Heinz quarterly profit hit by higher tax rate
by Admin on Feb 28, 2008
CHICAGO , Feb 26 (Reuters) - H.J. Heinz Co posted a dip in quarterly net profit on Tuesday as a higher tax rate and rising commod...
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Candy makers must race to catch rallying cocoa
by Admin on Feb 20, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - It looks close to panic time for chocolate manufacturers, who may be forced to chase a rallying coco...
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Coffee, cocoa surge raises fundamental questions
by Admin on Feb 17, 2008
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Investment funds are pouring money into soft commodities as they cut exposure to struggling stock marke...
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Wal-Mart says food suppliers to meet GFSI standards
by Admin on Feb 04, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday that suppliers of its private label and certain other food items, ...
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Wrigley 4th-quarter profit up, raises dividend
by Admin on Feb 04, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wm Wrigley Jr Co on Monday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by sales overseas, and announced a...
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China opens probe after food poisonning in Japan
by Admin on Jan 31, 2008
BEIJING, Jan 31 (Reuters) - China's quality watchdog has begun an investigation into how Chinese-made dumplings contaminated with...
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Emerging economies to drive sugar demand
by Admin on Jan 30, 2008
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Sugar demand should grow strongly in emerging economies such as China and oil-rich states in the Middl...
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Barry Callebaut Q1 sales rise 22%, sees tough year
by Admin on Jan 22, 2008
ZURICH, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate maker, posted a forecast-beating 22 percent rise in fir...
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Sealed Air Launches the International Chefs' Circle
by Admin on Nov 15, 2007
The very first meeting of the newly founded International Chefs' Circle (ICC) took place on 26-27 September 2007 at Packforum®, S...
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Excess Weight, Lack of Exercise Are Key Risk Factors for Cancer
by Admin on Nov 15, 2007
Now there's yet another reason to lose those excess kilograms and get off that couch. A new report on the link between diet and c...
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Starbucks® Bottled Frappuccino® Coffee Drinks Now Available in China
by Admin on Nov 06, 2007
With a ceremonious "pop" of the cap off several Starbucks® bottled Frappuccino® ready-to-drink coffee (RTD) beverages at Pacific ...
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BENEO Group Debuts at FI Europe
by Admin on Nov 05, 2007
Leading food ingredients companies Orafti, Palatinit and Remy will from today form the newly created Functional Food Group, BENEO...
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FAO: Rice Production Up by 1.8% in 2008, but Market Remains Tight - Report Recommended topic
Author: Admin on Apr 23, 2008 01:27
ROME, April 2008 -- World rice production is expected to increase in 2008 by 12 million tonnes or 1.8%, assuming normal weather conditions, FAO said today. Production ...
Good Growth Forecast for Indian Functional Food & Beverage Industry
Author: Admin on Apr 23, 2008 01:24
The exceptionally good growth in the Indian economy, coupled with a strong desire among the Indian consumers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and the growing awareness of ...
Dietary Oil May Need Help in Avoiding Side Effects of Weight Loss
Author: Admin on Apr 22, 2008 23:47
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a compound naturally found in some meat and dairy products, can reduce body fat in some studies in humans. But a recent study in ...
Is Your Pantry Suffering from Sticker Shock?
Author: Admin on Apr 22, 2008 23:22
PRICES for food staples such as wheat, eggs, milk and rice have increased substantially in the last year, leaving many to wonder how to affordably plan their next shopping trip...
Australia's Wesfarmers says Coles sales up 3.6 pct
Author: Admin on Apr 20, 2008 19:59
SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd said on Monday its Coles supermarkets food and liquor division comparable-store sales ...
Philippines may increase volume in May rice tender
Author: Admin on Apr 20, 2008 19:25
MANILA, April 21 (Reuters) - The Philippines is considering increasing the volume of rice to be imported at a tender on May 5, an official at the state National Food Authority ...
High world food prices to stay - U.N. expert
Author: Admin on Apr 18, 2008 08:23
NEW DELHI, April 10 (Reuters) - Nations will move to increase food supplies but the world is living through a structural shift towards higher food prices that will be hard to reverse, the chief of...
Hershey Trust CEO to retire in April 2009
Author: Admin on Apr 15, 2008 00:27
CHICAGO, April 9 (Reuters) - Hershey Trust Co, which controls a majority stake in chocolate maker Hershey Co, on Wednesday said that trust Chief Executive Robert Fowler would retire in April 2009. During Fowler's 12-year...
Dairy firm Parmalat eyes expansion in Australia
Author: Admin on Apr 15, 2008 00:25
PARMA, Italy, April 9 (Reuters) - Italian dairy firm Parmalat is looking at deals in Australia, Chief Executive Officer Enrico Bondi said, without specifying any targets in the country where Dairy Farmers is up for...
World Bank cautions higher food prices to persist
Author: Admin on Apr 14, 2008 01:12
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - Surging global food costs are not a temporary phenomenon and prices are likely to stay above 2004 levels through 2015 for most crops, the World Bank said on Wednesday...



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