FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 25, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the surge in interest regarding specialty coffee.
Tag: Rice
Analysts: Global Rice Shortage Likely to Last for Months
The ramifications of weather and war have resulted in a global rice shortage, which could be among the worst in nearly a quarter century. Rice production for 2023 appears destined for a severe shortfall. “The …
A Look at Award-Winning Innovation on Display at IFT FIRST
Looking to meet rising consumer demand for sustainability, food and beverage companies are focusing on making their packaging more recyclable.
Analyzing China’s Import Activity and Its Efforts to Achieve Food Security
Among the factors behind soaring agricultural commodity prices this past year has been China’s food imports and its efforts to boost food security. And while pandemic-related supply constraints among exporters grabbed headlines, China has been …
U.S. Trade with China Improving, Lifting U.S. Farmer Prospects
China accepted its first-ever commercial container of U.S. rice in history, creating cautious optimism with rice growers across the U.S., reported Western Farm Press (Nov. 3). The shipment was received as Chinese buyers await the …
Key Crops Impacted by Extreme Weather
Several crops are suffering from the effects of severe weather over the last month or so. Rice Arkansas’ rice harvest is off to a slow start because of weather not conductive to drying grain and …
Asian Export Bans Affect Rice Supply
The Food Institute Focus – Asian Export Bans Affect Rice Supply