Agricultural productivity

The Sixth CIIE is Ready to Welcome the World

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101205711/en/
    The National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), in East China's Shanghai.
  • The sixth CIIE will again feature the physical Country Exhibition.
  • Authoritative reports, including the World Openness Report 2023, will also be released during the forum.
  • Join us and reap your benefits at CIIE 2023 & CIIE 2024 where opportunities await!

The Sixth CIIE is ready to welcome the world

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 3, 2023

Some 1,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will also be showcasing their products at the event.

Key Points: 
  • Some 1,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will also be showcasing their products at the event.
  • As an integral part of the CIIE, this year's Hongqiao International Economic Forum will focus on global openness, green development, digital economy and smart technologies.
  • Authoritative reports, including the World Openness Report 2023, will also be released during the forum.
  • Join us and reap your benefits at CIIE 2023 & CIIE 2024 where opportunities await!

The Sixth CIIE is ready to welcome the world

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 3, 2023

Some 1,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will also be showcasing their products at the event.

Key Points: 
  • Some 1,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will also be showcasing their products at the event.
  • As an integral part of the CIIE, this year's Hongqiao International Economic Forum will focus on global openness, green development, digital economy and smart technologies.
  • Authoritative reports, including the World Openness Report 2023, will also be released during the forum.
  • Join us and reap your benefits at CIIE 2023 & CIIE 2024 where opportunities await!

Musim Mas recognized as a Leader in Global Child Forum's Benchmark

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking. With this score, the group ranks No. 2 in the list for the Food, Beverage and Personal Care sector, Agricultural Products industry. Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking.
  • Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.
  • "Musim Mas believes protecting children's rights to healthcare and education is key to keeping the parents who are our employees happy and reducing turnover in our workforce.
  • We strive to do even more," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas.

Musim Mas recognized as a Leader in Global Child Forum's Benchmark

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking. With this score, the group ranks No. 2 in the list for the Food, Beverage and Personal Care sector, Agricultural Products industry. Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group scored 8.7 out of 10 in Global Child Forum's Benchmark, the State of Children's Rights and Business 2023, placing the group as a leader in the forum's ranking.
  • Musim Mas' score exceeds the average score of 4.9.
  • "Musim Mas believes protecting children's rights to healthcare and education is key to keeping the parents who are our employees happy and reducing turnover in our workforce.
  • We strive to do even more," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas.

Pyxus International, USAID Partner to Unlock Farmer Value in Malawi

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Monday, September 11, 2023

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, announced a new partnership between its subsidiary Pyxus Agriculture Limited (Malawi) (PAM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, announced a new partnership between its subsidiary Pyxus Agriculture Limited (Malawi) (PAM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
  • The partnership launched Sept. 7, 2023, during a signing ceremony at PAM's state-of-the-art groundnut processing facility in Lilongwe, Malawi.
  • "Pyxus is honored to receive this $14.6 million award from USAID, which helps our company to further build capacity, expand impact throughout the legume and forestry value chains, and unlock value for Malawi and its farmers," added Sikkel.
  • Increase farmer access to high-quality crop inputs and hands-on training of good agricultural practices while simultaneously working to diversify PAM's contracted farmer base.

Emmanuel Butstraen appointed as President of Perfumery & Beauty at dsm-firmenich

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Monday, May 22, 2023

KAISERAUGST, Switzerland and HEERLEN, Netherlands, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as the new President of its Perfumery & Beauty business.

Key Points: 
  • KAISERAUGST, Switzerland and HEERLEN, Netherlands, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as the new President of its Perfumery & Beauty business.
  • Supported by a senior team in the company's Integration Management Office, Emmanuel will continue overseeing the integration while taking on the global leadership role of Perfumery & Beauty.
  • Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEOs of dsm-firmenich, commented: "We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as the President of our Perfumery & Beauty business.
  • In his new role as President of Perfumery & Beauty, Emmanuel will report to Co-CEO Dimitri de Vreeze.

Craig Vossler Joins VGrid Energy Systems as Sales Manager for Agricultural Products

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Monday, March 27, 2023

VGrid Energy Systems announced today it has hired Craig Vossler as Sales Manager – Agricultural Products.

Key Points: 
  • VGrid Energy Systems announced today it has hired Craig Vossler as Sales Manager – Agricultural Products.
  • In this role, he will oversee business development and sales for VGrid’s growing line of products for agriculture applications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230327005119/en/
    Craig Vossler, Sales Manager - Agricultural Products, VGrid Energy Systems (Photo: Business Wire)
    Vossler has served in regional and national sales leadership roles at companies including AgroThrive, Seawin BioTech, and Concentric Ag.
  • VGrid is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies that processes agricultural waste into clean and renewable electricity.

CME Group Announces Initial Trading of New Crop Weekly Options

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

New Crop Weekly Options build on the success of Short-Dated New Crop Options, which launched a decade ago and achieved record average daily volume (ADV) of 11,000 contracts in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • New Crop Weekly Options build on the success of Short-Dated New Crop Options, which launched a decade ago and achieved record average daily volume (ADV) of 11,000 contracts in 2022.
  • New Crop Weekly options combine attributes of Short-Dated and Weekly options, offering new crop exposure at an even shorter duration, helping to reduce costs and enhance flexibility for market users."
  • "We are pleased that the CME Group has introduced New Crop Weekly options," said Matt Garmon, Head of Trading at Greenfield Commodities, LLC.
  • CME Group is also reporting records in other Weekly agricultural options products, including record open interest of 1,456 contracts in Soybean Oil Weekly options on March 2, and record ADV of 168 contracts in February.

The 5th CIIE to welcome more participants

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Eight countries - Nicaragua, Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Iceland will attend the country exhibition for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • Eight countries - Nicaragua, Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Iceland will attend the country exhibition for the first time.
  • In addition, all member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will have companies taking part in the expo.
  • The number of participating countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has also increased.
  • Nearly 20 authoritative reports, including the World Openness Report 2022, will be released during the forum.