Environmental groups blast US listing approval for JBS
SAO PAULO — The US financial regulator’s approval last month of a proposal by the world’s largest meatpacker JBS to list on the New...
First Thai anthrax death reported since 1994
BANGKOK — Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death in decades with two infections nationwide, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds...
Feed mill for aquaculture set up in Oriental Mindoro
THE GOVERNMENT has established an aqua feed mill near fish hatcheries in Oriental Mindoro, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
The...
Mexican farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US
JULIMES, Mexico — Dead animals lie scattered across the planes of this cattle ranching town in northern Mexico, victims of a long-term drought that...
Ukraine detains foreign vessel it says was exporting stolen grain
KYIV — Ukraine has detained a foreign vessel in its territorial waters which it alleges was involved in the illegal trade of stolen Ukrainian...
Nestlé slows US price hikes to win back consumers
LONDON — Household goods and packaged food makers are easing US price increases to avoid losing American shoppers to retailers’ less expensive private-label brands...
Sugar output seen flat at 1.85 MMT
PHILIPPINE SUGAR production will likely remain flat in 2026 at 1.85 million metric tons (MMT), according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Sugar...
Japan considering soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks
TOKYO — Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the US over President Donald Trump’s...
Indonesia to increase US imports, reduce orders from other countries
JAKARTA — Indonesia will increase imports of US food and commodities and reduce orders from other countries, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters...
Russia gains access to Philippine beef market
MOSCOW — The Philippines granted access for Russian beef and beef offal to its market, authorizing two Russian companies for imports, Russia’s agriculture regulator...
Coco farmers seeking to press US tariff advantage
COCONUT FARMERS and exporters are gearing up to increase sales to the US, taking advantage of favorable tariffs relative to other regional producers.
ADB pushes for Blue Economy Act
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said the Philippines needs to sign the proposed Blue Economy Act to improve marine-based livelihoods and ensure the long-term...