The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published the cumulative results from the first two quarters of its year-long survey of campylobacter on fresh chickens. Tackling campylobacter is the FSA’s number one food safety priority and it is spearheading a campaign to bring together the whole food chain to tackle the problem. Individual results by […]
HERSHEY, Pa.– The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), in partnership with Winn-Dixie and its parent company Bi-Lo Holdings, today announced the opening of Hershey’s “Candy Experience,” a new concept that has replaced the traditional candy aisle at Winn-Dixie’s newly renovated store in Baton Rouge, La. The new candy section, best described as a “store within a store,” […]
CHICAGO, – Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced that it had completed its acquisition of Specialty Commodities Inc., a leading originator, processor and distributor of healthy ingredients, including nuts, fruits, seeds, legumes and ancient grains, for $191 million (including $95 million in working capital), subject to post-closing adjustments. “We are continuing to expand […]
WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for American products. “The Market Access and Foreign Market Development Programs help agricultural organizations representing thousands of producers and businesses open […]
ATLANTA, – The Coca-Cola Company today announced actions to reinvigorate growth. These actions support the previously announced five strategic priorities to restore momentum and the Company’s long-term growth target of high single-digit comparable currency neutral EPS. “We are taking decisive action to position The Coca-Cola Company to continue delivering long-term value for our shareowners,” said […]
São Paulo, – Cargill and ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) are pleased to announce a partnership to bring the Hunt’s® line of condiments and ACT II® microwave popcorn to Brazil. Reinforcing its commitment of delivering products and brands of the highest quality to consumers, Cargill will now distribute Hunt’s condiments and ACT II popcorn in the […]
NORCO, La., – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new partnership between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that will provide additional support for restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in response to impacts that occurred as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion […]
WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that China is lifting its suspension of red and golden delicious apple imports from Washington State. The Chinese market for Washington apples was valued at $6.5 million in calendar year 2011. “USDA employees worked closely with the apple industry and China over a long period of time […]
ANCHORAGE, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is providing more than $352 million in loans and grants to upgrade rural water and wastewater systems nationwide and make infrastructure improvements in rural Alaska villages. The projects funded will not only help ensure rural places have access to clean water, but will also create […]
ATLANTA, – The Coca-Cola Company today announced actions to reinvigorate growth. These actions support the previously announced five strategic priorities to restore momentum and the Company’s long-term growth target of high single-digit comparable currency neutral EPS. “We are taking decisive action to position The Coca-Cola Company to continue delivering long-term value for our shareowners,” said […]
