Encouraging dialogue between growers and the UK ‘grain chain’
A face-to-face dialogue between millers and growers is invaluable and can be conducive to business.
Archives for January 23, 2014
Bite-size Milling & Grains Science
The dwindling European corn borer, GM maize & soybeans, and the effects of global warming on wheat
Shrinking populations of a historically damaging corn pest could mean significant savings for Eastern US farmers, a genetically engineered grain cell wall invertase could significantly improve grain yield and quality, the EFSA GMO panel deems a GM...
Expert Interview: Navigating the grain markets
CoBank economist: Grain market bearish, waiting on South American, Australian hauls
Global grain supply is relatively strong and prices are trending downwards, but the South American and Australian harvests have the power to change all that, says CoBank economist.
Burton’s eyes snack leadership with vintage relaunch
Burton’s Biscuit Company wants to re-establish market leadership in savory snacks with a modern twist on its 1980s Fish ‘n’ Chips brand, the company's marketing head says.
Processing with ancient grains? Consider fermentation
The quality of baked goods made with ancient grains and pseudo-cereals can be improved with better fermentation technologies, say researchers.
Agrochemical alternatives: Cover crops for a sustainable future
An EU-funded research project is exploring sustainable options for soil management beyond the common agrochemical systems.
Bite-size Milling & Grains news
China and US GMO loggerhead, Tiger Brands expands in Kenya, DuPont gets approval on Prevathon, HGCA recruiting new members
China takes cautious approach to GM corn, Tiger Brands buys a second mill in Kenya, DuPont gets go-ahead on new insect control in US and the HGCA calls for crop committee candidates.
Bakery fined after screw found in bread
A UK bakery has been hit with an £11,000 penalty after a customer reported a pack of its bread buns contained a screw.