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Unholy trade of making millions out of misery

Unholy trade of making millions out of misery | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

Every so often a business titan forgets himself, drops his guard and tells us what he’s really thinking.

So it was that a big cheese at the world’s largest commodities trader bragged that the worst drought to hit the US since the 1930s – and the worrying volatility in food prices around the world – will be “good for Glencore”.

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Oxfam reaction to Glencore statement on the drought 'business opportunities'

Oxfam reaction to Glencore statement on the drought 'business opportunities' | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

"Unguarded comments from one of Glencore's top brass give us a rare glimpse into the little-known world of the huge trading companies which dominate the global food system. These mega companies are profiting from the misery and suffering of poor people who are worst hit by high and volatile food prices.

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