(Analysis) A simple statement about soybeans has turned into an international dispute that affects your daily yogurt and reveals a deeper conflict about who controls food production. Danone, the company behind many dairy products in your fridge, sparked confusion when its financial chief told Reuters they stopped buying Brazilian soybeans. This matters because Brazil grows […]
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