At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
Tag: Food
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Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image
At a summit for African countries, the Russian president insisted that Western hypocrisy rather than his invasion of Ukraine was to blame for disruptions in the global food supply.
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Companies Keep Raising Food Prices, Affecting Fed’s Efforts to Tame Inflation
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Unilever have each reported raising prices significantly in the second quarter, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation.
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Russian Attack Threatens Even Alternative Routes for Ukrainian Grain
The attack on a grain hangar on the Danube River, an alternative export route that has become an economic lifeline, complicates Ukraine’s efforts to export its grain.
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Save the Planet, Put Down that Hamburger
Researchers examined the diets of 55,500 people and found that vegans are responsible for 75 percent fewer greenhouse gases than meat-eaters.