Reuters BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports will reach a target of 7.5 million metric tons this year as Thai rice is still in demand, a commerce ministry official said on Friday. But tensions in the Middle East are a concern as Thailand exports a lot of rice to Iraq, Arada Fuangtong, head of the foreign trade […]
Minister Sulaiman issued a 14-day deadline for businesses to rectify practices, while cautioned that failure to comply would prompt strict enforcement measures. Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry has revealed the results of a recent investigation into fraudulent activities in the rice trade, estimating consumer losses at approximately 99.35 trillion IDR (around 6 billion USD) due […]
Story by Matthew Robinson A nationwide recall of multiple rice products has been issued with the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NatureMills US Inc., a Texas-based company, issued a voluntary recall for numerous products on May 13 because of the undeclared presence of allergens, including milk and wheat. The […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – The National Food Authority (NFA) has introduced stricter rules on buying palay (unmilled rice) from local farmers. These are meant to address claims that traders are taking advantage of this procurement process. In a Zoom interview on Thursday, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said on Thursday the […]
