Top 10 highest-ranking ports in Africa
Top 10 highest-ranking ports in Africa “Business Insider Africa presents the top ten highest-ranking ports in Africa. The list ranks one of humanity’s most important mediums for intercontinental and international trade. The list is courtesy of the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index and only includes ports in Sub-Saharan Africa. In today’s interconnected world, ports […]
The world of ‘ands’: Consumers set the tone
The world of ‘ands’: Consumers set the tone “Leading consumer-facing businesses place a lot of emphasis on listening to consumers, as they should. Consumer sentiment and behavior can be fast changing, confusing, and sometimes contradictory. Today’s consumers, for instance, are both trading down and selectively splurging. They’re buying big, established brands and exploring newer, smaller ones. Many of their buying […]
What makes cocoa ‘fair trade’? Understanding the labels on chocolate
What makes cocoa ‘fair trade’? Understanding the labels on chocolate “Growers rely on a complex web of co-ops, certification programs and labour rules in an attempt to seek a fair price from chocolate makers. The Globe went to the Dominican Republic to see how it works Jose Ortiz-Ortega has spent his entire adult life farming […]
Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months: StatCan
Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months: StatCan “Canada’s jobless rate ticked higher to 5.2% in May, marking the first increase since August 2022 as economists have been watching for any sign of a softening labour market. Overall employment was little changed last month as the economy lost a modest […]
Uganda widens its banana market abroad
Uganda widens its banana market abroad “The African nation of Uganda is going to start exporting banana products to Europe. According to Mathew Bagonza, an executive member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Uganda’s current exports stand at about Sh 222 trillion ($6 billion), underscoring the importance of growing this by […]
How proper handling during cross-border transfers can help maintain the cold chain
How proper handling during cross-border transfers can help maintain the cold chain “Two weeks ago, an article was published that included best practices for protecting perishable shipments throughout the international cold chain. In the best of circumstances, the task of shipping perishable product is fraught with challenges. “However, maintaining consistent holding temperatures and proper quality assurance […]
Global grocery: News and ideas from the world of food retail
Global grocery: News and ideas from the world of food retail “Flexible pay at Asda U.K. retailer ASDA has teamed up with financial well-being app Wagestream to help its 140,000 employees better manage their finances and deal with the rising cost of living. The app allows employees to see how much they’ve earned throughout a pay period […]
USDA to increase rates for Specialty Crops Inspection Grading and Audit Services
USDA to increase rates for Specialty Crops Inspection Grading and Audit Services “Starting on October 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will enact changes to its rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities, including fruits and vegetables. According to the USDA, these increases are based […]
WTO appraises EU’s trade policy and practices
WTO appraises EU’s trade policy and practices WTO Members started the fifteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union in Geneva today, examining the EU’s trade policy and practices from the end of 2019 until the end of 2022. The peer-review exercise is crucial to the WTO’s monitoring and transparency functions. Addressing the WTO Membership […]