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December 17, 2020
Farmers in India Protest New Reforms
Indian agricultural workers are protesting reforms that will deregulate agricultural markets. They believe that these reforms will devastate crop prices and reduce their earnings, while giving more power to large corporations.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
September 17, 2020
Scaling Blockchain Traceability in Consumer Products
Innovative, consumer-focused brands will drive blockchain traceability for consumers as a source of differentiation, demonstrating their superior sourcing and supply chain practices.Posted by Keith Agoada -
August 11, 2020
A Promising Initiative to Empower Women in Colombia
“Peaceful Opportunities - Rural Women” (Oportunidades Pacíficas - Mujeres Rurales), is supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), as well as the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP). This holistic approach to empowerment supports women to build secure livelihoods as agents of change, leadership, and transformation in their communities.Posted by Ana Lucia Carrizo -
April 18, 2020
Farmers Throwing Out Harvests Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Reports of U.S. farmers throwing out harvests due to the food service value chain crash have increased dramatically over the past two weeks. The crops we’ve seen are mostly eggs, milk, meats, vegetables, and fruits.Posted by Keith Agoada -
March 21, 2020
Grocery Store Panic is a Supply Chain Wake-Up Call
Walking into the supermarket to find the shelves empty throughout the store is harrowing. For many, it’s a moment of incredible helplessness and panic. This has been the scene lately around the U.S. and Canada: grocery store panic and the hoarding of foodstuffs.Posted by Keith Agoada