Production sector takes a stand against biodiesel imports

Family farming unions and cooperatives together with industrial sector associations: Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE), Association of Biofuel Producers of Brazil (APROBIO) and Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Bioquerosene (UBRABIO) sign the “Charter of Salvador to the Federal Government authorities” taking a stand against the import of biodiesel […]

China revises labeling measures for agricultural GMOs

China has updated its guidelines on labeling agricultural genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as revealed in a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The People's Republic of China (PRC) communicated the changes to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on November 24, as indicated in the report entitled “China – Revised Draft […]

Wilmar to expand agribusiness operations in Papua New Guinea

Wilmar International, a leader in Asian agribusiness, has signed an agreement with the government of Papua New Guinea to expand its agricultural operations in the country, as reported by the Post-Courier newspaper, cited by World Grain. Expansion opportunities include the establishment of a new sustainable feed mill and flour production facility in […]