All news articles for 2018

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Maple Leaf Foods sales slump amid trade instability

By Ashley Williams

Heightened volatility in hog prices and underlying market conditions contributed to Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods’ net earnings dropping 29.3% in its third quarter (Q3) results, ended 30 September.

Nielsen: How do sales of sustainable products stack up?

Nielsen: How do sales of sustainable products stack up?

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sustainability-related claims on food products are popping up more frequently and while still just a small fraction of market, items mentioning sustainability outperformed the growth rate of total products in their respective category, according to Nielsen.

US sniffer dogs help protect borders against ASF

USDA dogs sniffing out African Swine Fever

By Aidan Fortune

The US avoided a potential case of African Swine Fever (ASF) when one of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) trained detector dog sniffed out a roasted pig head in a passenger’s bag.

Kite Hill seals $40m investment round led by General Mills' 301 Inc

Kite Hill seals $40m investment round led by General Mills' 301 INC

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Plant-based 'chef-inspired' food brand Kite Hill has closed a $40m capital raise led by General Mills' venture arm 301 INC. with participation from CAVU Venture Partners, which according to CEO Rob Leibowitz, will be put towards expanding...

The US has revealed plans to forge a trade deal with the EU, the UK and Japan

US pork industry hopeful over Trump’s trade prospects

By Ashley Williams

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has backed US President Donald Trump’s “ambitious trade agenda” as the country seeks a trade agreement with the European Union, the UK and Japan.

Hurricane Florence has caused major flooding in North Carolina

opinion

Florence exposes North Carolina’s livestock industry

By Aarti Ramachandran

Following Hurricane Florence sweeping through the US, head of research and corporate engagement at Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return (FAIRR) Aarti Ramachandran explains how the natural disaster is exacerbating existing industry challenges.

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