All news articles for January 2012

ADM profits shrink 89% on higher corn costs

ADM profits shrink 89% on higher corn costs

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Grain processing giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has seen its second quarter profit shrink 89% on higher corn costs and lower oilseed earnings, although sales have grown, the company said on Tuesday.

Industry groups urge federal funding for food safety

Industry groups urge federal funding for food safety

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

An industry coalition led by the American Frozen Foods Institute (AFFI) has urged the Obama administration to adequately fund food safety initiatives, without levying extra taxes or industry fees.

FoodJobs: People on the Move

FoodJobs: People on the Move

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

It has been another busy month for industry appointments, including a shuffle in the top jobs at Campbell's and Sara Lee. FoodNavigator-USA presents this latest photo gallery round-up of the big moves at major food manufacturing and ingredients companies.

MA governor proposes taxing soda and candy

MA governor proposes taxing soda and candy

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has proposed eliminating a sales tax exemption on soda and candy in the state as part of the state’s 2013 budget, and plough extra taxes raised into public health programs.

WTO to rule on China-US broiler dispute

WTO to rule on China-US broiler dispute

By Keith Nuthall

A World Trade Organisation (WTO) disputes panel has been established to decide whether Chinese anti-dumping and countervailing duties on American broiler chicken exports are legal.

Glanbia to open new HQ in Twin Falls, Idaho

Glanbia to open new HQ in Twin Falls, Idaho

Glanbia Foods has said it will open a new cheese innovation center and corporate offices in downtown Twin Falls, Idaho at a cost of about $15m, with construction due to begin later this year.

Egg laying hen welfare proposal prompts diverse criticism

Egg laying hen welfare proposal prompts diverse criticism

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Proposed legislation to formalize an agreement over welfare conditions for egg laying hens been criticized by farmers for involving the politics of animal welfare, and an animal welfare organization for endorsing “abusive confinement systems”.

McDonald’s reveals expansion plans

McDonald’s reveals expansion plans

By Carina Perkins

Burger giant McDonald’s has announced it will open more than 1,300 new restaurants globally next year following a strong performance in 2011.

Danisco acquisition provides bright spot for DuPont in 2011

Danisco acquisition provides bright spot for DuPont in 2011

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

DuPont benefited from last year’s acquisition of Danish specialty food ingredient company Danisco in the fourth quarter of 2011, as revenue more than doubled in its nutrition and health business – although the chemical group’s overall profit fell slightly.

USDA awards substantial fund for E.coli research

USDA awards substantial fund for E.coli research

By Carina Perkins

The US Department for Agriculture (USDA) has awarded an American research team a $25m grant to investigate ways to reduce the incidence of E.coli infections from beef.

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