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Blue Yonder Associate Embarks on Medical Mission in the Dominican Republic

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Matt LaHann is a Blue Yonder associate who traveled to the Dominican Republic with his family to contribute to humanitarian efforts. However, that cadence changed last month when I went with my family on a week-long medical mission to the Dominican Republic. How will you spend this National Volunteer Month? BYVolunteer.

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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

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Ricaurte notes, “Every February, shoppers depend on farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for a universal token of love and affection – fresh cut flowers.” 4] Keith Loria, “ Valentine’s Day candy goes beyond the heart-shaped box ,” Food Dive , 14 February 2017. [5]

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

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Less damages were recorded in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; however, a major bridge on the island was reportedly destroyed. Miami grocery shoppers hoard food in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Widespread damages were also reported in Turks and Caicos Islands and US Virgin Islands. Kako Escalona via Shutterstock.

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Valentine’s Day 2019

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Valentine flowers are primarily grown by farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. 6] Cathy Siegner, “ Survey: 80% of Americans are sharing candy for Valentine’s Day ,” Food Dive , 4 February 2019.

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Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous

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In reality, counterfeiting is incredibly dangerous, especially when you wase into the waters of counterfeited food, drinks, and medication. . Additionally, Rolling Stone reports that tainted alcohol is also suspected to be behind the tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic that have yet to be explained.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

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In that same year, they launched World Central Kitchen , a non-profit with the mission to use food to empower communities and strengthen economies. Andrés began the mission to provide healthy food to families and individuals touched by disasters. World Central Kitchen was started in 2010 in response to that year’s Haiti earthquake.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

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It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands.