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Food price trend in UK continues its 18-month decline

May 9, 2016
Food prices in the UK have now fallen every month since September 2014, cutting the average consumer spend by more than £400 a year.

Farmers in EU should have access to genetic enhancement tools

May 9, 2016
European farmers need to be given access to all available technological advancements, including livestock genetic enhancement, says Copa-Cogeca.

Empire State farmers saved $23m via land assessment cap

May 7, 2016
More than $23 million in savings over a two-year period for farmers across Empire State is a result of the Agricultural Land Assessment Cap.

Spain: 60% of AICA's penalties imposed on horticulture

May 7, 2016
Until March 31, 2016, the Agency for Information and Food Control (AICA) has imposed a total of 322 sanctions and has received 111 complaints for possible breaches of the Law on the Food Chain, of which 37 correspond to sales at a loss.

Fruit prices in Hungary up 20-25% due to frost

May 7, 2016
Growers in Hungary reported that up to half of this year's fruit production could have been lost due to the recent frosts and that prices may increase by up to 25%.

Sainsbury’s to source 100% British lamb by July 1

May 7, 2016
Sainsbury’s is working with its farmers to increase the availability of quality new season lamb on its shelves through May and June until it is all British.

China drives record New Zealand seafood exports

May 7, 2016
China is driving a boom in New Zealand seafood exports which hit a record 1.71 billion NZ dollars ($1.17 billion) in the year to the end of March, the Seafood New Zealand industry group.

USDA awards $39.3 million for 68 projects in 26 states

May 6, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $39.3 million in loans and grants for 68 projects that will help small, rural businesses and communities in 26 states.

North Korea's food production falls for first time since 2010

May 6, 2016
North Korea's total food production is estimated to have fallen in 2015, the first drop since 2010.

7.2 million cases of eggs went through packing stations in UK

May 6, 2016
7.2 million cases of eggs were packed in UK egg packing stations during the first quarter of 2016.

Mexico top U.S. as dried distillers grains importer

May 6, 2016
Mexico was the top importer of U.S. dried distillers grains during March, the first time since 2014 that China has not been the U.S.' top foreign buyer of the ethanol byproduct.

Ukraine allows almost all beef imports from Poland

May 6, 2016
The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumers' Protection has allowed imports of beef from Poland.