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US soybean prices rise on tight supply

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

US soybean prices have risen on fears of tightening supply and look set to rise further as South America has suffered severe drought and US planting has been delayed due to unfavorable weather.

Ingredia Group completes Kantner acquisition

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

IDI Inc has finalized its acquisition of Ohio-based Kantner Ingredients, in a deal expected to increase its export capabilities and US presence.

Mild bird flu identified in US breeding hens

By Mike Stones

A Tennessee flock of 15,000 breeder hens has been culled after tests revealed a mild strain of avian influenza. The birds, which were being raised under contract for Tyson Foods, showed no signs of illness and there was no threat to human health, said...

FDA fails to reach state food safety audit targets

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken another blow as a US news organization published figures on Thursday showing it is failing to meet its goals for auditing individual states’ food safety inspections.