ASF could cost US pork industry $8bn
The US pork industry has warned that African Swine Fever (ASF) hitting the country could cost the industry up to $8bn in the first year alone.
Archives for September 4, 2018
New CEO announced for Marfrig
International meat processor Marfrig Global Foods has announced Eduardo Miron as its new chief executive officer.
Nestlé Waters North America on sparkling water: ‘We want to double, triple, quadruple the size of this category’
Nearly nine months since launching its new sparkling water portfolio across its six regional spring water brands, Nestlé Waters North America has roughly doubled its household penetration compared to the same time last year.
USDA pushes to bring broadband to rural areas so more farmers, ranchers can use precision ag tech
In the coming months, the US Department of Agriculture will nearly double its current annual investment in rural telecommunications infrastructure to bring reliable, affordable high-speed Internet to underserved areas, including farmland and ranches,...
Grant could help Kuli Kuli founder fulfill promise to build moringa supply chain – and possibly peace – in Niger
After six years of steadily developing a market demand for moringa in the US by educating Americans about its nutritional benefits and environmental value, and creating convenient in-demand products featuring the leafy-green, the founder of Kuli Kuli is...
High level appointments at BRF
Brazilian processor BRF has made a series of senior appointments to its management team.