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Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

BHP Bid For PotashCorp Stopped As No Net Benefit To Canada

November 3, 2010

Analysis of:Ottawa will not approve PotashCorp takeover - CTV News | www.ctv.ca

In one of the most watched and the largest takeover bids in Canada history and the fertilizer world, the Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced that there he sees no net benefit to Canada by the proposed bid. BHP has 30 days to resubmit it's proposal either changing it or shedding additional light on why it benefits Canada. This opens up the door for others who have been working on white knight are alternative bids. 

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Pacific Island Fisheries Face Collapse

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Pacific fisheries face collapse by 2035: study | fis.com

A new report, published by the Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community warns of a Pacific Ocean fisheries collapse that would be devastating to commercial fisheries in the region and have an impact worldwide.

Bill ManciPresidentFisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

The salmon GMO debate highlights opponents’ hypocrisy

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Is Genetically Altered Fish OK? FDA to Decide | abcnews.go.com

The development of a faster-growing Atlantic salmon has the potential to revolutionize the salmon aquaculture industry. One hitch--the new fish is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Opponents fear genetic and ecological armageddon, but their fears are baseless and not supported by science.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The New Salmon Run, In the Test Tube

October 21, 2010

Analysis of:FDA refuses to require labeling of genetically modified salmon | info-wars.org

Salmon as a GMO, how does one decide if it is safe to eat, safe for the environment and safe for other salmon. We could listen to the manufacturer, but really they are trying to sell the fish, and much more. How about the FDA, even they retuse to rule on this.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Sobeys And The Seafood Sustainability Issue

October 14, 2010

Analysis of:Sobeys Inc. Commits to Seafood Sustainability: "Fix the Worst First" | www.marketwatch.com

As a great follow up to recent comments on tuna, look what happens, "fix the worst first" appears, what a concept. The sustainability issue in seafood is front and center in many consumers minds. And some of the retailers are indeed paying attention. Sobeys is attempting to solve one of the big questions we all face, who do you trust and believe in of the multitude of certifying agencies, as well as what species needs the most attention.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Blue Fin Tuna, BP's Expanding Environmental Portfolio, And Sustainability

October 13, 2010

Analysis of:NMFS to decide whether to give bluefin endangered status | fis.com

It has yet to be confirmed, but here is another potential "feather" in BP's ever expanding environmental portfolio. The article also adds confusion to the debate. BP certainly did not "over fish" the species, but has it added the final blow?

Gary DrimmerChief Executive OfficerWorld Ag Associates LLC

Louis Dreyfus And Olam In Possible Merger Talks

September 26, 2010

Analysis of:Agrimoney.com | Grain merchants - Louis Dreyfus in talks over merger with Olam | www.agrimoney.com

This morning Olam confirmed that they are in talks with Louis Dreyfus on a potential merger. Neither of the two companies are familiar names outside of a very specialized industry. The merger would be a good fit, though the cultures might be very different.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Seafood, Overfishing And The Governments That Support It.

September 16, 2010

Analysis of:World pays high price for overfishing, studies say | uk.reuters.com

An interesting look at a different view on overfishing and the continued need for sustainability. The article opens up a potential discussion that focuses on the need for governments' subsidies to be curbed in order to help curtail overfishing. A point of view, backed up by monetary facts, that should help drive industry leaders into the ever growing sustainable dialog.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Worldwide Sustainable Seafood, Is It An Oxymoron

September 7, 2010

Analysis of:Seafood News Environment & Sustainability | www.seafoodsource.com

We see MSC, GAP, WWF, GAA, ASC, NOP, and the list goes on. These are but a few of the certifiers that the industry relies on to get their sustainable message out. How does the Seafood Industry forge ahead with public credibility when the industry cannot come to an agreement on what is sustainable and who, whom or what should be the best group to do so. Not just in the USA but worldwide. I think the Seafood Industry needs a clear, concise and credible voice to the public.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Gulf Facts About Seafood, as Reported by Our Government, Fact or Fiction

September 3, 2010

Analysis of:Top Democrat Criticizes U.S. Oil Spill Report | online.wsj.com

How can we gauge the health of the Gulf and is effects, short and long term, on the seafood it contains when we can not trust the Government agencies to get out the truth on the spill?

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