US drought prompts inflation fears

Comment: Banks scale back food commodity speculation

Food commodity speculation is back in the spotlight as the prospect of another global food price surge looms and banks…

On the money: Ralcorp believes volumes will improve

US private-label food group Ralcorp Holdings has said it expects to see volume trends improve after recording a 6% decline…

UK: Premier Foods to pass on higher wheat costs

Premier Foods plc CEO Michael Clarke has insisted the UK food manufacturer will pass on the higher wheat costs it…

On the money: We can up prices, insists meat giant Tyson

US meat giant Tyson Foods has expressed confidence it can push through the higher grain costs it expects to incur…

On the money: ADM looks to international investment as corn prices spike

Commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland has said it is continuing to increase its investment outside the US in light of…

US: Meat industry demands easing of corn ethanol rules

The US meat industry has called for an easing of renewable fuel regulations to reduce the amount of corn ethanol…

US: Meat firms sound warning on corn price pressure

US livestock and poultry producers have warned the severe drought in the country will have a "devastating" effect on the…

US: 2013 inflation risk from drought – USDA

The worst drought in the US for 50 years could push up food prices into 2013, government officials have said.…

US: US cuts forecast for corn output

The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its forecast for domestic corn production, confirming market fears the country's worst drought…