Yogurt sales are expected to grow 17% by 2017 to reach $9.1 billion according to the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association.

Private equity firms have invested US$151.55 million in agri-logistics and cold storage systems in India in the past three years.

The value of Australian wine exports for 2012/13 was $1.82 billion and it is expected to rise to $1.96 billion in 2013/14.

Farm Credit CanadaÕs chief economist, J.P. Gervais lists the top five agricultural issues for Canada to watch in the coming year.

The China-Africa Development Fund, ChinaÕs largest equity fund, will raise another $2 billion in 2014.

Turkey-based Yildiz Holding A.S. has signed a $221 million deal with Brynwood Partners to acquire DeMetÕs Candy Company.

Cargill is investing $10 million to upgrade an integrated poultry processing facility in Thailand by July 2014.

Global production of coffee is to exceed demand for the fourth straight year, pushing inventories to a five-year high.

Citrus greening has shifted the structure of the citrus industry in Brazil after 30 million trees have been destroyed.

Mitsubishi Corp. has formed a joint venture with Zhejiang Ocean Family Co. Ltd. to process and market seafood in China.

In a further effort to regain consumer confidence, China is raising standards for domestic infant formula.

French dairy company Lactalis Group will finalize the acquisition of a 70% stake in Tirumala in the first week of January.