Rising food prices don't blame fuel costs

The rising prices of fuel at the pumps with costs rising at the grocery store, but Ohio State University agricultural economist say the two are not related as much as people think. "Besides transporting food from the farm to processors and then to retailers, fuel prices can affect the cost of food production in many ways, says Ian Sheldon, a researcher with the University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

"But many other factors influence food prices at the grocery store", says Sheldon, who is also the Andersons Professor of International Trade in Ohio State's Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics and has an appointment with Ohio State University Extension. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

People: Cesfac appoints new president

Members of the Board of Trustees Cesfac, the association of Spain’s compound feed manufacturers, has chosen D. Ramón Molinary Malo as the new President of the foundation. Cesfac met on June 10, 2011 at its headquarters in Madrid and unanimously chose Molinari for a period of four year.

He is replacing D. Luis Redondo Ruiz, who was praised for his strong support for actions and collaboration of Cesfac with other organisations and sectors of the food chain. Cesfac was founded 11 years ago. It is now consisting of more than 75 companies and private organisations. Over the year 2010, the association provided more than €180,000 (US$254,501) to finance projects and activities. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers