World Bank Group finance to link small farmers to market opportunities in Cameroon
In India encouraging results in the production of olive oil
At the moment the production is 100 tons but the will is to make Rajasthan a center specialized olive oil, thanks to the seven pilot companies that will become much more
China bought less olive oil in past months. Why?
European Union countries supply 90% of China’s imports. Imports of virgin olive oil have recorded season-on-season growth, increasing their share from 82% in 2010/11 to 84% in 2011/12 and 88% in 2012/13
Hepatitis A outbreak: Bulgarian blackberries and Polish redcurrants are the most common contaminated ingredients
As contaminated berries could still be circulating in the food chain, EFSA re-emphasises the need for enhanced surveillance, risk communication, vaccination and further research in the area of public health
Quality of U.S. diet shows modest improvement, but overall remains poor
Trend from 1999-2010 also shows widening disparities in diet quality between rich and poor
Globalization threatens benefits of an African ‘green revolution’
The term “green revolution” typically describes the use of agricultural innovations – such as the development of new seeds – to increase yields, particularly in developing countries
Former UFU President in Brussels to meet EU Commissioner on Russian import ban
Public health risks of table eggs due to deterioration and development of pathogens
Efsa reccomended new studies on risk assessment exploring the effect of different temperatures of storage of eggs on the risk posed by egg borne pathogens such as S. Enteritidis, and to investigate the occurrence and control of microorganisms during industrial production of egg products
Gaza conflict costs agriculture and fisheries sector more than $100m
The food insecurity levels in Gaza were already at 57 per cent, and 40 per cent of the population were unemployed
European Commission announces emergency market support measures for the milk sector
Salmonella Enteritidis infections associated with consumption of eggs from Germany
New 10 acre algae farm breaks ground in Louisiana
Commercially-minded algae researchers working together with private industry for job training and new business opportunities
Olive oil produsers, it's time!
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