There are nearly 60 heirloom corn varieties in Mexico, with families and communities cultivating the different “breeds” of corn for hundreds of years. Masienda, a dry corn and masa flour distribution company, works to distribute eight lesser known varieties of corn to chefs and restaurants around the world, sourcing from those local Mexican farmers. “I…
The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of doing business with Chinese entities. While inclusion does not mean…
Officials in Cuba have begun restoring power after the country suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday caused by Hurricane Rafael, the country’s president says. Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds of up to 185km/h (115mph), causing a shutdown of the country’s electricity system for the second time in just weeks. At least 70,000 people were evacuated…
