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France has said ‘no’ to GM maize, scientists in Pakistan have called for urgent action on climate change, bumper grain yields have been recorded in South America and the Caribbean, GrainCorp is expecting losses after droughts and Adexar has been approved...
UK nitrogen trials aim to set farmers straight on optimum rates for winter wheat.
PepsiCo has hit out at activist investor Nelson Peltz for continuing to press for a split between its beverage and snack arms, and says his use of data is ‘selective, and in many instances misused’.
A gluten-free ready mix using non-wheat sourdough ensures better taste and color in rice breads, says DeutscheBack.
Adept Technology will host two New Product and Technology Demo Days at its Application and Demo Center in Amherst, New Hampshire, on March 5 and March 6.
EU can impose fine of up to 1% of annual worldwide turnover
Ahlstrom and Munksjö have received a Statement of Objections from the European Commission for providing misleading information in a merger case.
Bite-size Milling & Grains science
Navigating the challenges of growing global demand for wheat, better food security through ag technology, nutrient-dense einkorn wheat re-enters the limelight and a new dataset for tracking climate change.
As Americans continue to trade traditional meals for smaller eating occasions throughout the day, the $7 billion market for US crackers (as of 2013) is benefiting from this shift in eating habits, especially those touting healthy ingredients in their...
M&G Exclusive: Interview with National Association of Wheat Growers president Bing Von Bergen
This month, President Obama signed the 2014 Agriculture Act into law, ending a multi-year battle over the contentious piece of legislation. The US-based National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) was one of the organizations that applauded the bill’s...
Frutarom Savory Solutions has added a new plant extract to its Origanox range for extending the shelf life of fried foods, extruded snacks and baked goods.