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EMEA- Global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has unveiled its latest ingredient in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) that inhibits mold growth and allows manufacturers to extend the shelf life of bakery products without synthetic additives. The product, Shield V Plus Dry, is a natural ingredient that combines buffered vinegar and botanical extracts to prevent mold growth in…
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KENYA- The Horticultural Crops Directorate recently issued a warning of license revocation for exporters of fresh beans and peas in pods found with excessive pesticide residue, aiming to protect Kenyan consumers. The Horticultural Crops Directorate is one of the eight Directorates under the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), whose mandate is to oversee the Regulation, Development, and Promotion of the…
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UGANDA – Grain processors and traders have accused government agencies of not doing enough in the fight for quality grain and other agricultural products and exports. The protest comes as the government intensifies efforts to restore market stability following the rejections of maize flour on the regional market, especially by Kenya and most recently, South Sudan. In June, the South…
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AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND– Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting public commentary on an application that could see the introduction of genetically modified corn, line DP915635, into the food supply chain. This genetically engineered corn variety boasts herbicide tolerance and built-in defenses against insect pests, potentially reshaping the food landscape in Australia and New Zealand. The application currently under review…
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USA – Mid America Pet Food, a reputable pet food manufacturer, has initiated a voluntary recall of a specific lot of its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus, following a positive Salmonella test result from a random sample test conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which issued a…
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GERMANY- Brabender, a manufacturer of measurement and process engineering solutions for the testing of raw materials, recently introduced a new FarinoGraph with newer features and optimized user friendliness. Recently acquired by Austrian leading technology firm Anton Paar, Brabender holds a distinguished reputation for its measurement and process engineering solutions, tailored to test a wide spectrum of raw materials and facilitate…
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USA- A recent US Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (ERS) report reveals that close to 55% of the total harvested cropland in the United States was grown with varieties having at least one genetically modified trait in 2020. Corn, soybeans, and cotton dominate the area planted with GM crops, which were adopted widely by US farmers in the 1990s.…
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GERMANY– Austrian leading technology firm Anton Paar has acquired the renowned German company, Brabender, enhancing its flour analysis capabilities. The culmination of this acquisition has led to the formation of Anton Paar TorqueTec GmbH, a powerful blend of innovation and expertise. The acquisition, effective as of January 1, 2023, signifies a joint commitment to advancing material characterization solutions and enhancing…
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RUSSIA- A report by the Russian State Center for Animal Feed and Drug Standardization and Quality (VGNKI) indicates that about 10% of Russian feed analyzed contains undeclared genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which the Russian scientists believe could be harmful. Undeclared use of GMOs remains the most widely spread type of fraud in the Russian feed market, the VGNKI scientists told…
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ARGENTINA – ZoomAgri, a revolutionary agtech company, has successfully raised US$6 million in a series A funding round, signaling a momentous stride towards transforming the agricultural industry’s traceability and inspection processes. This latest infusion of capital, led by Australian agribusiness giant GrainCorp, along with GrainInnovate and existing investor SP Ventures, brings ZoomAgri’s total funding to an impressive US$11 million. ZoomAgri’s…
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