Those of us with a front-row view of agriculture in this country are shaking our heads over findings of the latest survey on consumer trust in the food system. When the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity recently canvassed 2,800 Canadians, it uncovered a sharp drop in public confidence. While 31 per cent said they believe […] Read more
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Corporate merger approvals need new approach
Will Canada approve, deny or put conditions on Bunge’s proposed takeover of Viterra? We don’t know yet, but on Aug. 1, the European Commission approved Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra on the condition it sells Viterra’s oilseed businesses in Hungary and Poland, along with logistical assets linked to these operations. “These commitments fully address the competition […] Read more
