Cereals

Total Records Found:152

19 February 2013

Ebro Buys 25% of Italian Company Riso Scotti

With this joint venture, Ebro aims to consolidate its worldwide leadership of the rice sector through the international development of new references and specialities, especially related with the Italian concept of risotto and a commitment to high value-added products sold through gourmet shops.

14 January 2013

Premier Foods' Statement on British Wheat Harvest

Premier Foods will be introducing this across the Hovis range by the end of January with the exception of the Farmers Loaf range where it will be retaining our flour milled from 100% British wheat position.

20 December 2012

Cargill: NatureFresh Chakki Atta is Now Available

With NatureFresh Chakki Atta, Cargill has expanded its consumer product portfolio from quality edible oils to quality flour as part of its strategy to build a food products basket in India.

29 November 2012

GM Study Conclusions Not Supported By Data, Says Eu Risk Assessment Community

EFSA today delivered its final evaluation of the paper by Séralini et al. which raised concerns about the potential toxicity of genetically modified (GM) maize NK603 and of a herbicide containing glyphosate. In particular, it suggested a link between exposure to these substances and an increased incidence of tumours in rats.

29 November 2012

Major Breakthrough In Deciphering Bread Wheat's Genetic Code

UK, German and US scientists decipher complex genetic code to create new tools for breeders and researchers across the world.

20 November 2012

FAO Says Rice Production Outpacing Consumption

Global rice production for 2012 is forecast to outpace consumption in 2012/13, resulting in an upward revision of 5 million tonnes in 2013 closing inventories, according to a new forecast by FAO's Rice Market Monitor (RMM) issued today.

09 October 2012

Significant Wheat Production Potential in 8 African Nations

In 2012, African countries will spend about US$12 billion to import some 40 million tons of wheat, particularly for people who live in the rapidly growing cities of Africa.

27 September 2012

EFSA to Deliver Initial Review on GM Maize and Herbicide Study Next Week

A multi-disciplinary task force set up by the Authority will analyze the paper by Séralini et al and publish an initial scientific review as the first step in a two-stage process. If information gaps are identified, EFSA will then contact the authors with a request for further details of the methodology used in the two-year study.

25 September 2012

Kellogg Company And Wilmar International Limited Announce China Joint Venture

Wilmar will contribute infrastructure, supply chain scale, an extensive sales and distribution network in China, as well as local China market expertise to the joint venture. Kellogg will contribute a portfolio of globally recognized brands and products, along with deep cereal and snacks category expertise.

17 September 2012

Argentina to Increase Maize Exports

Move should help ease tight world market. This will increase the amount of maize to be exported by Argentina from that harvest to 16.45 million tonnes, Yauhar told FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva when they met at FAO Headquarters.

13 September 2012

Rabobank: EU Flour Milling Industry Heading Towards Tipping Point

Rabobank expects “market dynamics and variability in the wheat value chain to lead to consolidation. Possible strategic options for milling companies to adapt include integration with end producers such as a bakery or pasta producer; brand differentiation; stronger sourcing relationships through co-operative alliances or building a pan-European presence through M&A.”

13 September 2012

USDA Slightly Reduces US Maize Production to 272.5Mt

The USDA US maize yield estimates were slightly lower compared with their August report but this is offset by higher carry-in stock leaving overall supplies forecast higher. The early maturing crop means US farmers had harvested more of the US maize crop than normal before the new-crop season began on 1 September.

08 August 2012

Artinia Fiber Sustains the Crunch in Breakfast Cereal

The primary outcome benefit of Artinia-fortified breakfast cereal was the enhanced functional performance of the cereal by lowering its solubility, therefore creating “less sogginess”.

06 August 2012

FAO Lowers Global Rice Forecast for 2012, World Production Will Still Increase

Global paddy production is expected to total 724.5 million tonnes (483.1 million tonnes on a milled basis), compared with the original forecast in April of 732.3 million tonnes (488.2 million tonnes on a milled basis).

03 August 2012

Kellogg Company Reports Q2 Results, Reaffirms 2012 targets Despite Corn Price Spike

Operating profit was $485 million in the quarter, a reported decrease of 10.7 percent; internal operating profit declined by five percent, as expected. Higher commodity costs, the timing of investment in Supply Chain, and anticipated weakness in European results all had an impact on operating profit.

03 August 2012

BASF and SINOPEC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Building a World-Scale Isononanol Plant in Maoming, China

Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will evaluate the technical, commercial and economic viability of jointly owning and operating a world-scale facility for the production of INA under a 50-50 joint venture agreement.

03 August 2012

Beneo Plants Gain International Food Standard Certification

Beneo plants in Wijgmaal and Confienza receive high score of 98.5% in first IFS audit. Beneo’s functional rice derivatives are produced at both plants, including the company’s renowned Remyline, Remygel and Remyflo brands.

18 July 2012

Seven Kellogg Bakeries Recognized for Energy Efficiency

Bakeries once again earn EPA's Energy Star certification as Kellogg facilities around the globe work to reduce energy use.

17 July 2012

Gates Foundation Invests $9.8m in GM Research Project

The five-year research project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, could have most immediate benefit for subsistence farmers. “During the Green Revolution, nitrogen fertilisers helped triple cereal yields in some areas,” said Professor Giles Oldroyd from JIC. “But these chemicals are unaffordable for small-scale farmers in the developing world.”

17 July 2012

Corn Yield Likely to Be Lower Than USDA Projections Due to Drought

Despite the most acres of corn planted since the 1930s and high expectations this spring by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for this year's crop, the 2012 yield is likely to be even lower than current official government forecasts.

03 July 2012

Lupin Enriched Cereal Has "Huge Worldwide Potential"

Professor Vijay Jayasena of Curtin’s School of Public Health said the breakfast cereal addresses many of the health benefits today’s consumers are looking for. “The Super Lupin breakfast cereal is gluten free, high in dietary fibre, high in protein, low in fat, contains no cholesterol and is low GI, meaning people will feel full for some time and avoid snacking,” said Professor Jayasena.

28 June 2012

Norwegian Beta-Glucan Ingredient Gets EU Novel Food Approval

The company describes NBG as a natural and patented bioactive compound that “is proven to induce correct and optimal immune response in animals and humans.

27 June 2012

Syngenta and InterGrain Enter Barley Breeding Collaboration

Collaboration to develop new barley integrated solutions. Germplasm exchange between Syngenta and InterGrain. Syngenta gains exclusive global commercialization rights for all new varieties. Syngenta is committed to reinforcing its global leadership in the crop by continuously developing new technologies tailored to the needs of the grower.

31 May 2012

Monsanto Predicts Strong Third-Quarter Sales

Speaking to investors at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York, Monsanto's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant said he expects year-over-year ongoing earnings to grow up to 25 percent in fiscal year 2012, ahead of continued strong growth in fiscal year 2013.

15 May 2012

Genes Underlying the Key Domestication Process in Sorghum and Other Cereals

A better understanding about the origins of sorghum, a very diverse species, helps in terms of preserving natural resources for breeding use, classifying germplasm, and facilitating the process of bringing useful genes from wild relatives to crops.