Tuesday, June 26, 2018

South Korea ok’s Canadian wheat

South Korea has approved Canadian wheat for a resumption of purchasing following a brief ban that arose after Roundup-Ready wheat plants were found in a roadside ditch in Alberta.

Japan is continuing to test all shipments of Canadian wheat and flour.

Cereals Canada issued a news release thanking the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for its response to the issue.

The CFIA has said there is no evidence that any of the Roundup-Ready wheat got into commercial channels.

It remains a mystery how the seed got into the roadside ditch and grew into plants that survived after municipal crews sprayed Roundup.

Monsanto did run field trials a few years ago, but maintains it kept strict control over the wheat.