Rice

Italian Ministry Of Food Plans Compulsory Label For Rice Origin

The Italian Ministry of Food and Forestry Policies has announced plans to introduce compulsory origin labelling on rice packaging. The pilot projec...

China Aims To Cut Corn Glut, Vows Self-Sufficiency In Rice

China, the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of corn, will continue to reduce corn stockpiles and acreage this year as part of agriculture...

Dixy Group Own-Brand Rice Receives Russian Quality Mark

Russian retailer Dixy Group's 'D' own-brand short-grain rice has been awarded the Russian Quality Mark, after in-depth research and site evaluations. It...

Rice Seen Extending Biggest Loss In Three Years on India Monsoon

Rice prices may extend losses after the biggest quarterly drop in three years as a revival in India’s monsoon rainfall helps boost global production...

Riso Gallo Launches Italy’s First Basmati Rice

Riso Gallo has launched Italy’s first “Basmati” aromatic rice, produced in the Po Valley. The idea was to create a new variety that ca...

As Cities Swell, West Africa’s Appetite For Rice Is Growing

Rice is fast becoming West Africa’s preferred food. After four decades of importing the staple, the region now aims to grow enough rice to meet domes...

Ebro Foods To Increase Its Share In Riso Scotti

Spain's Ebro Foods has announced plans to invest €13.5 million to increase its shareholding in Italian rice products group Riso Scotti. Inves...

Rice Is Out, Beans Are In As Thailand's Farmers Return to School

Rice farmer Prapatpon Rungsatien perches on a plastic chair in a classroom in rural Thailand. Ceiling fans stir the humid air as she and 49 of her neighbor...