Experts: Wheat Issues Will Not Cause Another Global Food Crisis

The drought and fires in Russia has some people wondering if wheat will cause skyrocketing prices and a food crisis much like corn did a few years back. Agricultural experts are saying there is nothing to worry about, and panicking will only make the situation worse.

Maximo Torero, director of IFPRI’s Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, says:

The prices of the other commodities, which in 2007/2008 were increasing substantially, have not increased at those levels, which mean corn and soybeans. And also the price of oil is US$75 per barrel, which before was one hundred and thirty something.

You can read more about the story, or listen to a radio interview via VOA News.

NORPAC wins Mohonia Food Industry Award

Last month, Oregon's governor presented NORPAC with the Mahonia Food Industry Award. This honor is presented every year to the corporation that makes great efforts in fighting hunger. According to the Oregon Food Bank, NORPAC, donated more than 1-million pounds of frozen vegetables to the Oregon Food Bank Network during the past year and more than 6-million pounds since 2000.

"This award recognizes NORPAC’s deep engagement, values and leadership to fighting hunger in our state," Governor Ted Kulongoski said. "I hope NORPAC’s commitment to corporate citizenship inspires other companies to support the Oregon Food Bank Network and hunger-relief efforts statewide."

You can read more about the award on NORPAC's website.