MF global bankruptcy impacts agriculture industry

After the fall of MF Global Holdings Ltd, there is major concern for the agriculture the effect of the collapse MF Global Holdings has prompted many questions about the safety of futures trading. Part of this is due to the customers accounts of MF Global being frozen and the concern that the hard earned farmers and ranchers funds could be lost. MF Global has reportedly “lost” customer funds frequently cited in the US$1.2 billion (€900 million) range through a suspected series of unusual, perhaps illegal, transactions. Former MF Global Chairman and CEO, Jon Corzine (once New Jersey governor and senator) has a long list of questions to answer. 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: Danisco appoints a new senior key account manager

Dr Bob Stock has recently been appointed as Senior Key Account Manager, USA, with Danisco Animal Nutrition. Based in New Jersey, Bob will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Danisco’s enzyme, betaine and probiotic sales in the eastern portion of the United States. Bob has a BSc in Biology from Case Western Reserve University and an MSc and PhD in Poultry Nutrition from the Ohio State University.

Dr Bob Stock

In addition to a wealth of experience in monogastric and ruminant nutrition and new product development, Bob has an extensive background in sales and marketing.  His most recent position was with DSM Nutritional Products as Market Development & Technical. Read more ...

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