30

Mar

With Ukraine farmers on frontlines, U.N. food chief warns of ‘devastation’

The U.N. food chief warned that the war in Ukraine was threatening to devastate the World Food Programme's efforts to feed some 125 million people globally because Ukraine had gone…

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25

Mar

Ukraine’s new agriculture minister warns over global food prices, ends restrictions on corn and sunoil exports

LVIV, Ukraine, March 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government has lifted the requirement for export licences for corn and sunflower oil for 2021/22 season, the government website said on Friday. Ukraine has suspended…

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21

Mar

Ukraine war could lead to global food crisis, says French farming minister

PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - The war between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world's top crop producers, could lead to a food crisis "on the global" scale, French farming minister Julien…

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20

Mar

Free-range eggs unavailable in Britain from Monday

Consumers will no longer be able to buy free-range eggs in the UK from Monday, with birds not having been allowed outdoors since November due to fears of avian flu…

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08

Mar

Germany to host G7 meeting on Ukraine invasion’s impact on food security

BERLIN, March 8 (Reuters) - Germany will host a virtual meeting of agricultural ministers from G7 countries on Friday to discuss the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global food security…

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07

Mar

Food prices hit record high in Feb, U.N. agency says

World food prices hit a record high in February, led by a surge in vegetable oils and dairy products, to post a 20.7% increase year-on-year, the U.N. food agency said…

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23

Feb

France bans import of meat from animals on growth antibiotics

PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - France adopted a decree on Tuesday banning imports of meat from animals treated with growth antibiotics - a practice prohibited in farming within the European Union since…

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06

Feb

An international survey reveals the ‘crimes’ against Italian food

An international survey has revealed the top 10 crimes against Italian food. Italian cuisine is the world’s most popular, according to a recent YouGov survey, but what passes for Italian…

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03

Feb

World food prices rise in January and remained near 10-year highs

ROME, Feb 3 (Reuters) - World food prices rebounded in January and remained near 10-year highs, led by a jump in the vegetable oils index, the U.N. food agency said…

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06

Jan

World food prices hit 10-year peak in 2021

PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - World food prices jumped 28% in 2021 to their highest level in a decade and hopes for a return to more stable market conditions this…

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02

Dec

World food prices climb in November, stay at 10-year peak -FAO

ROME, Dec 2 (Reuters) - World food prices rose for a fourth straight month in November to remain at 10-year highs, led by strong demand for wheat and dairy products,…

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18

Nov

Crisps remain in short supply in almost one in three British shops

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Crisps remain in short supply in almost one in three British shops, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics following production difficulties…

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09

Nov

WFP warns of countdown to catastrophe as acute hunger reaches new peak

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the number of people teetering on the edge of famine in 43 countries has risen to 45 million, as acute…

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07

Oct

World food prices hit 10-year peak -FAO

World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said…

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01

Oct

Buy British: UK pig farmers urge retailers to shun cheaper EU pork

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Britain's National Pig Association urged the country's retailers to continue buying local pork and not cheaper EU products on Friday, warning that many producers would…

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28

Sep

WFP institutes further cuts on food rations for refugees in Kenya as funds dry up

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is further cutting food rations for 440,000 refugees in Kenya, due to severe funding shortfalls, and has warned it may be forced to…

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12

Aug

EU wheat, barley harvest losses create ‘explosive’ world supply outlook -analyst Strategie Grains

Adverse weather in the European Union has sharply reduced prospects for wheat and barley harvests, contributing to a potentially 'explosive' global supply outlook for the cereals, analyst firm Strategie Grains…

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12

Aug

EU lowers limits for toxic metals in baby food, vegetables

Baby food, vegetables, fruit, cereals, meat, fish and other foodstuffs will have to meet stricter limits of cadmium and lead content before they can be sold in the European Union,…

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05

Aug

World food prices fall for second month in July

World food prices eased for a second month in a row in July, reflecting declines for cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, but remained up nearly a third over the…

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04

Aug

Malta: Two men stole food to feed themselves, court hears

Two men who targeted various outlets of a local chain store, stealing foodstuffs to feed themselves after running into serious financial problems, were remanded in custody pending judgment. Mario Campolo,…

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27

Jul

McDonald’s big sales growth expected as worker crunch looms

McDonald's BTS celebrity meals and crispy chicken sandwiches are expected to fuel a U.S. sales increase of 24% when the company reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, but analysts are eyeing…

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27

Jul

EU Commission opens infringement procedure against 12 states for failing to implement rules banning unfair trading

The European Commission has today opened infringement procedures against Malta 12 Member States for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector. The Directive on unfair trading…

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03

Jun

World food price index surges in May to highest level since 2011 -FAO

World food prices rose in May at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade, posting a 12th consecutive monthly increase to hit their highest level since September 2011,…

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06

May

World food price index climbs in April, highest since mid-2014 -FAO

World food prices increased for a 11th consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014, with sugar leading a rise in all the main indices, the United…

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09

Mar

Britain’s cats and dogs face pet-food pouch shortage

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's growing ranks of cats and dogs could be left staring at empty bowls after Sainsbury's, the nation's second biggest supermarket group, warned of a shortage of…

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02

Mar

Euro area annual inflation stable at 0.9%

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.9% in February 2021, stable compared to January, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.…

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20

Jan

Inflation stable but food prices rising – NSO

In December 2020, the annual rate of inflation in Malta as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained at a constant rate of 0.2 per cent the…

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29

Dec

England to ban unhealthy food displays at supermarket checkouts

Supermarkets will be banned from displaying unhealthy food and drink products close to the checkout counters, as well as using them in special offers including buy one get one free.…

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03

Dec

World food price index jumps in Nov to almost 6-year high -FAO

World food prices rose for a sixth month running in November, hitting almost a six year high with the index posting its biggest monthly increase since July 2012, the United…

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23

Nov

Malta: Food registers increase in prices during October 2020

During last month, October 2020, the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index, RPI, was 0.35%, according to the latest statistics published by NSO, the National…

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05

Nov

World food price index rises in October for fifth month running -FAO

World food prices rose for a fifth month running in October, fully recovering from the shock caused by the global coronavirus pandemic and with gains seen in most sectors, the…

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20

Oct

Access to food grossly unequal as coronavirus adds to challenges

A new report by the World Food Programme, known as the Cost of a Plate of Food 2020, has once again exposed the inequality around the world of accessing the…

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08

Oct

World food price index rise 5% year-on-year in September -FAO

World food prices rose for a fourth month running in September, led by strong increases for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food…

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13

Aug

China’s Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus

A sample of frozen chicken wings imported into the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus, the city government said on Thursday. A surface sample…

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12

Aug

Coronavirus found on Ecuador shrimps in China

A city in China's eastern Anhui province found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of shrimps from Ecuador, state media reported on Wednesday, in the latest instance of the virus…

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11

Aug

Global food prices rise in July – UN

Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, according to the benchmark United Nations report. The Food and Agriculture…

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06

Aug

World food price index rises for second month in July

World food prices rose in July, led by vegetable oil and dairy products, to extend a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the pandemic, the United…

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26

Jul

Weed-killer glyphosate found in New Zealand’s manuka honey

Traces of the controversial weed-killer glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey, prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) found the…

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21

Jul

West and Central Africa: More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition expected in 2020

More than 15 million cases of acute malnutrition are expected in children under the age of five in West and Central Africa in 2020 – one-third of cases in the…

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13

Jul

Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker whisky in paper bottles in 2021

Johnnie Walker scotch whisky will be available in plastic-free bottles from early 2021, Diageo Plc said on Monday, as the world's biggest spirits maker ramps up efforts to tackle plastic…

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06

Jul

China halts imports from two more Brazil meat plants amid COVID-19 concerns

China has suspended imports from two Brazilian pork plants owned by meatpackers JBS SA and BRF SA, according to the Chinese customs authority, as it cracks down on meat shipments…

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04

Jul

Coronavirus crisis fuelling demand for immune-boosting foods

Food ingredients maker Chr Hansen said it had seen an increase in demand during the coronavirus crisis for products that help to strengthen the immune system, which was likely to…

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02

Jul

Photo Story: Cube-shaped melons from Hungary

Hungarian watermelon farmer Robert Pap displays two of his dice-shaped melons grown for experimental purposes in Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary. The growing fruit is placed in a cube-shaped box for three weeks,…

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02

Jul

Guatemala to leave International Coffee Organization

  Guatemala has begun the process of leaving the International Coffee Organization (ICO), spurred by concern over falling prices of the commodity, a government official and an industry representative announced.…

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26

Jun

Microplastics found in fruit and vegetables

Microplastics have been discovered in fruits and vegetables, with apples and carrots found to be the most contaminated, studies show. Campaigners have called for an urgent investigation into the tiny…

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18

Jun

Major companies reviewing name and brand image after Black Lives Matter protests

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national…

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17

Jun

Former UK MP says breakfast cereal Coco Pops is racist

Coco Pops has been accused as being racist by a former MP in Britain who has questioned why the chocolate-flavoured breakfast cereal is promoted with a monkey while its white-coloured…

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16

Jun

Global food markets still brace for uncertainty in 2020/21 because of COVID-19 says FAO

Food markets will face many more months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, but the agri-food sector is likely to show more resilience to the pandemic crisis than other sectors, according…

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11

Jun

Lockdown causes Marmite shortage

  Marmite was forced to temporarily stop producing large jars of spread because pub closures have resulted in a scarcity of brewers yeast. The famously polarising snack, which has used…

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08

Jun

Huge vessel logjam in Brazil amid sugar shipping rush

More than 70 ships are lined up at Brazil's port of Santos to load sugar for export in a queue that may take a month to clear after buyers worldwide…

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30

May

Photo Story: Maltese Cheesecake on Australian roads

Pastizzi is probably one of the most popular snack on the entire island. The traditional ricotta cheesecake is sold in many  pastizzerias across Malta and Gozo. Pastizzi are normally made with…

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15

May

Nespresso launches new capsules using 80% recycled aluminium

Nespresso announced the launch of the first coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. This is part of the company’s continued journey towards circularity, going further to minimize waste and…

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14

May

Ukraine’s top grain producing region may cut 2020 grain output by 70%

Ukraine's major grain producing region of Odessa has lost around 500,000 hectares of winter crops due to severe drought and its harvest could fall by nearly 70%, a top regional…

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13

May

Meat plants around the world struggle with virus outbreaks

Outbreaks of Covid-19 at slaughterhouses are occurring in a number of countries around the world, in a development that may have long-term implications for food supply systems, say experts. The…

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08

May

U.S. farmers hand out potatoes to avoid food waste

In Washington, the No. 2 U.S. potato growing state after Idaho, a billion pounds of russet potatoes, normally processed into french fries and hash browns, are sitting in warehouses that…

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03

May

Coronavirus brews trouble for tea industry

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the…

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22

Apr

Heineken beer sales take a steep plunge

  Dutch brewer Heineken reported on Wednesday that first-quarter net profit plunged by 68.5%, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company said net profit fell to €94m ($102m) from €299m…

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