FAO sticks with Yemen agricultural relief efforts
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation says it is committed to supporting Yemeni agriculture and will remain active in the country, despite growing instability.
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Singapore to grow GCC exports with free trade agreement
A newly-implemented free trade agreement between the GCC and Singapore will boost their US$291m food trade, according to Singapore’s international trade body.
Americana profits up despite poor Q4 as CVC pulls out of sale talks
Americana made a profit of US$175m in 2014, despite a sharp fall in Q4 income, while one of its potential buyers is reported to have dropped out of the race.
Gut microbiota shifts could predict diabetes risk, suggests study
The composition of our microbiota may change through the development of pre-diabetes and diabetes, thus predicting risk and potentially leading to new ways to aid blood sugar management, say researchers.