Archive for February 23rd, 2015

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA — A confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is feed-related, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported on Feb. 20. But the affected cow was born in March 2009 — almost two years after Canada implemented an enhanced feed ban to block the spread of the disease.

The agency said its investigation will focus on a review of on-farm animal and feed records to verify other animals at risk of developing BSE. Canada introduced the enhanced feed ...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S. — Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) said on Feb. 20 that it was ranked the world’s most admired company in the food production industry by Fortune magazine for 2015. Considered the definitive report card on corporate reputation, Fortune magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranks companies in a number of major industries.

“We are proud to be acknowledged by our peers for our leadership in the food production industry,” said ADM Chief Executive Officer Juan ...