All news articles for October 2023

William Reed expands leading portfolio with agtech focused website. Credit: Getty/witsarut sakorn

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William Reed launches new agtech website

By Bethan Grylls

The company behind leading titles including Food Manufacture, British Baker and The Grocer, has launched a new site dedicated to the agtech space.

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Ukrainian corn crop forecast to grow by 17%

By Jane Byrne

A recent USDA attaché report sees improved grain production in Ukraine over the next 12 months, with volumes set to exceed the previous year, particularly for corn.

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EFSA finds yeast probiotic effective for use in cat food

By Jane Byrne

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a positive opinion on the efficacy of a probiotic live yeast product for use in cats, outlining how it can increase their fecal dry matter content.

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Eight crops endangered by climate change

By Oliver Morrison

From staple crops like potatoes and maize, to cash crops for wealthier customers like cocoa and coffee, climate change is having a widespread impact on global agricultural production.

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OSHA cites ADM for explosion at Decatur plant

By Jane Byrne

The US Department of Labor claims that to Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) failed to carry out inspections and testing of equipment, resulting in an explosion and injuries to employees at one of its facilities.

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EMA approves phage therapy guidelines

By Jane Byrne

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted recommendations on the quality, safety, and efficacy of bacteriophages as veterinary medicines.