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business1 year ago•29 min saved

"Hidden Workforce: US Prisoners Linked to Popular Food Brands"

A two-year AP investigation has revealed the intricate and hidden connection between U.S. prisoners and some of the world's largest food companies, with goods produced by incarcerated individuals ending up in the supply chains of popular brands like McDonald’s, Walmart, and Coca-Cola. Prisoners, often working for pennies an hour or nothing at all, are involved in producing agricultural products that are sold on the open market, with some goods even being exported. The use of prison labor, which is legal under the 13th Amendment, has raised concerns about fair compensation, worker safety, and the treatment of incarcerated individuals, prompting calls for reform and challenges to the constitutional clause.

via The Associated Press|

#agricultural-products #business #food-industry

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Black Sea Corridor: Exporting 7 Million Tons

Ukraine has announced that it exported approximately 7 million tons of cargo through the Black Sea, a significant increase despite Russia's blockade. The cargo included nearly 5 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products. Currently, 31 vessels are loading at Ukrainian ports, while another 30 vessels are sailing through the corridor. Ukraine established this corridor after Russia refused to renew a deal that allowed safe grain exports. The previous grain agreement facilitated the export of almost 33 million tons of Ukrainian food products, and its termination has raised concerns for countries dependent on Ukraine's exports.

via The Moscow Times|

#agricultural-products #black-sea #export

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine secures Croatian ports for grain exports

Ukraine and Croatia have reached an agreement to use Croatian ports on the Danube and the Adriatic Sea for the export of Ukrainian grain, providing an alternative route after Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal. Ukraine, a major global producer, has been seeking new avenues to safely export its agricultural products amid the ongoing conflict. The two countries will now work on establishing efficient routes to these ports, contributing to global food security. Additionally, the foreign ministers discussed specific agreements related to weapons, although no details were provided.

via Reuters|

#agricultural-products #croatia #grain-exports

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fuel and Grain: Poland's Impact on Transit and Trade"

Poland has imposed new conditions for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products, requiring road carriers to have a fuel reserve of at least 150 kilometers to cross the territory of Poland without stopping at gas stations. Carriers must also prepare the vehicle for sealing and fulfill all necessary conditions. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the customs authorities of Poland prohibiting entry and returning the truck to Ukraine.

via Ukrinform|

#agricultural-products #fuel-reserve #international-trade

agriculture2 years ago•0 min saved

Ukrainian farmers face mixed fortunes in European grain trade.

Hungary's Agriculture Minister has assured Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food that the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Hungary will be unimpeded, despite the current ban on 25 products until June 30. The Hungarian minister also supports the idea of compensating for the cost of transporting Ukrainian grain to European countries.

via Ukrinform|

#agricultural-products #agriculture #ban