Author: Suchetana Choudhuri
Acquisition brings Breatheway system into Chiquita-backed supply chain platform TransFRESH Corporation, a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, has acquired freshness-technology innovator Hazel Technologies in a move aimed at strengthening its position in post-harvest preservation and extending shelf life across the global fresh produce supply chain. The deal integrates Hazel Technologies’ proprietary Breatheway system and its scientific capabilities into TransFRESH’s operations, enhancing the company’s existing Tectrol pallet bag solutions with advanced modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology. The acquisition comes as produce suppliers face growing pressure to reduce food waste, improve cold-chain efficiency, and maintain quality across increasingly complex global logistics networks.…
Pivoting from market entry to full-service localization, the new hub positions Zoomlion to deepen its agricultural machinery footprint across Latin America China’s construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has opened a new Latin America Agri-Machinery Hub in Aguascalientes, marking a deeper push into localized operations across one of the company’s fastest-growing overseas markets. The facility integrates product exhibition, technical training, after-sales service, maintenance, spare parts management, and customer experience functions under one roof—positioning it as a regional service and support center for agricultural machinery customers across Latin America. Company officials described the hub as a step beyond traditional market entry,…
Machine learning systems improve ammonia plant efficiency, reducing natural gas consumption EuroChem has reported that its ongoing digital transformation strategy, driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI) applications across its industrial operations, has delivered economic benefits exceeding 4 billion rubles (approximately $50.8 million), underscoring the growing role of advanced analytics in modern fertiliser production. The results were presented at the CIPR-2026 conference during a session focused on the expanding integration of AI in heavy industry. The discussion brought together representatives from major Russian industrial companies, including Severstal, SIBUR, Norilsk Nickel, and CROC, highlighting broader sector-wide adoption of digital technologies. According to…
Breakdowns in fertiliser and sulphur supply chains reveal deeper vulnerabilities in modern agricultural production systems The ongoing conflict involving Iran is generating a multi-layered shock to global commodity systems, extending well beyond hydrocarbons into fertiliser markets and the broader architecture of global food production, according to sector analysis of trade flows and supply chain dependencies. At the centre of the disruption is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime corridor through which a significant share of global energy and fertiliser-related commodities is transported. While traditionally framed as an oil and liquefied natural gas chokepoint, the strait is also a critical…
Leaders emphasize value addition and export growth as key drivers of agricultural cooperation The acting head of state of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, has received a courtesy call from Park Joo Bong, President of the Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Korea, as South Korean investors explore new opportunities in Cambodia’s agricultural sector, particularly in cashew production and processing. The meeting took place at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace, where both sides discussed expanding economic cooperation and strengthening investment ties between Cambodia and South Korea. Park conveyed strong interest from South Korean businesses in Cambodia’s investment…
New guide supports SMEs in meeting strict documentation and registration requirements for food shipments The Viet Nam Sanitary and SPS Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Viet Nam SPS) has issued a Vietnamese-language user guide for China’s CIFER system, marking a step forward in simplifying export registration procedures for Vietnamese food exporters entering the Chinese market. The guide translates and explains the operational procedures of the CIFER (China Import Food Enterprise Registration) system, managed by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), which is a mandatory digital platform for the registration and management of many categories of imported food products. According to…
Research integrates antigenic mapping and structural modelling to track mutations affecting immune protection in poultry The UK’s The Pirbright Institute has identified key genetic mutations in the haemagglutinin (HA) protein of H5 avian influenza viruses that significantly influence vaccine effectiveness in poultry, offering new insights into how viral evolution may undermine existing disease control strategies. The findings, published in the Journal of Virology, stem from a multidisciplinary study combining phylogenetic analysis, antigenic cartography, structural modelling, and experimental validation. Together, these approaches enabled researchers to map the molecular drivers behind antigenic drift in highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses. Since its emergence…
Province advances REDD+, ERPA program, and digital MRV systems to monetize forest carbon absorption potential The province of Lam Dong is advancing preparations to actively participate in the commercialization of forest carbon credits, positioning its extensive forest resources as a key driver of sustainable green finance and long-term environmental economic development. With more than 1.1 million hectares of forest, including nearly 1 million hectares of natural forest, Lam Dong is considered one of Viet Nam’s most significant forested provinces, offering substantial potential for carbon absorption and storage services. Local authorities have identified forest carbon credits as a strategic opportunity to…
Plan aims to connect national databases, streamline public services, and enhance administrative efficiency through 2035 The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to develop a holistic, integrated digital data model for the agriculture and environment sector, marking a significant step forward in Viet Nam’s broader national digital transformation agenda for the 2026–2035 period. The initiative is formalized under Decision No. 1902/QD-BNNMT, which implements the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 826/QD-TTg on the national program for developing population data applications, electronic identification, and authentication to support digital transformation through 2030, with a vision toward 2035. At the…
CARE and Government of Canada support aims to build capacity for carbon credits, forest protection, and climate adaptation planning The People’s Committee of Son La Province, in coordination with CARE International in Viet Nam, has officially launched the Carbon for Good (C4G) Project, a $ 624,000 initiative aimed at strengthening climate change mitigation capacity, advancing sustainable forest management, and supporting the development of a forest carbon market in the province. The launch event was held on May 27, bringing together provincial leaders, representatives of relevant departments and agencies, development partners, and international stakeholders, including the Embassy of Canada in Viet…