Growers for Biotechnology — June 23, 2010
“Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology,” a newly released report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) found that an overwhelming percentage of consumers will favor foods that are produced through biotechnology based on environmental benefits and sustainable agricultural practices.
It found that while overall consumer awareness of food [...]
Reuters — June 21, 2010
The Supreme Court recently voted 7-to-1 on Monsanto v. Geertson Seed Farms, noting that a district court judge in San Francisco had abused his discretion in barring the U.S. Agriculture Department from instituting a partial deregulation and in prohibiting the planting of biotech alfalfa seeds, pending the [...]
From Canadian Business Magazine – April 12, 2010
As the world draws nearer to a food crisis, developing disease-resistance crops and increasing crop yields will only be part of the solution to the world’s rising food challenges. Today, more than one billion people do not have enough to eat each day, and the [...]
Honolulu Country Club – May 11, 2010
This year’s annual meeting brought together more than 150 members, allies and stakeholders of Hawaii’s agriculture industry, who share a commitment and interest in the collective ability to address the challenges and solutions that will impact the future of Hawaii.
Former president of HCIA, Adolph Helm opened the meeting with [...]
HCIA took home top honors at the 2010 International Association of Business Communicators – Hawaii Chapter Ilima Awards dinner held on June 10 at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. The annual Ilima Awards recognizes the best communications work done in Hawaii in 2009.
HCIA received the coveted Kau I Ka Hano Award, which is presented [...]
The Star-Advertiser – June 13, 2010
Consumers in Hawaii end up paying more for fresh produce due to state budget shortfalls. Layoffs of state quarantine inspectors that began in December, along with 18 mandatory furlough days, has significantly reduced the number of state quarantine inspectors at the Honolulu Airport and the Sand Island maritime [...]
The Associated Press – June 7, 2010
Governments across various nations cite dry weather and high fuel costs for surging food costs, but some say in countries such as India, Argentina and Egypt misguided policies are making shortages worse and suppliers may be pushing up prices. Poorer nations are more vulnerable to higher food prices due [...]
The Garden Island – June 2, 2010
Syngenta Hawai‘i recently teamed up with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to help restore the Mana bird sanctuary, and assisted the Kamanawa Foundation to raise funds for a trip for members of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani.
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