22/01/14: Two killed in animal-feed plant explosion; EU calls for action on food fraud; Bunge Brazil president retires

A fire chief in Ohama, USA reported a umber of deaths in an explosion and partial building collapse at an animal-feed processing plant in the state.

Thirty-eight people were inside the building when the explosion occurred on Monday morning. Ten were taken to hospitals and four are in critical condition.

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On 14 January, a vote by MEPs in Strasbourg eastern France called for the approval of an increase in financial penalties on companies that commit food fraud by the European Union.

The report called on the EU to crack down on the import of horsemeat from America that should be banned in Europe because it is being treated with veterinary drugs banned in the EU for use in food producing animals, according to the Humane Society International.  

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Bunge Limited,  headquartered in the USA,  recently announced that Pedro Parente, president and CEO of its Brzilian operating company, will retire effective 30 June 2014. Mr. Parente, 60, has led Bunge's Brazilian operations since joining the company in January 2010.

"It has been an honour to lead Bunge Brazil during a period of significant change," said Mr Parente. "The past four years have been a great culmination to a long career in the public and corporate sectors. I'm proud of what we accomplished, and confident that Bunge will continue to contribute to and share in Brazil's growth, as it has for over 100 years."

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Roast beef cooked under high heat (Photo credit: Wikipedia)