Commodity & Trade Updates
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Bunge, BKP collaborate to pioneer soy traceability using blockchain technology
BRAZIL – Bunge Ltd. has announced a groundbreaking partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company (BKP) Limited. This collaborative…
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Uganda Revenue Authority bolsters imported rice testing with advanced machine
UGANDA- The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently acquired a cutting-edge machine to enhance the testing of imported rice to determine its country of origin. …
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Researchers uncover the genetic secrets behind ‘ultra-low’ GI rice
PHILIPPINES- Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have discovered the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index (GI) in…
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Uganda’s rice traders blame URA for the surging price of the commodity in the local market
UGANDA – Rice importers, under the umbrella body of the Kampala Rice Traders Association, have accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of conflict of interest…
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Ukraine refutes claim that the new Black Sea export corridor had been suspended
UKRAINE – Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov has refuted reports by Ukrainian and British firms that the new Black Sea export corridor had been…