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📢 Exciting update on ASEAN Access LEARN! 🇰🇭 🇻🇳 If you missed our live session on "Agricultural and Food Products: Trade Opportunities between Cambodia and Vietnam," you can still catch up! 💡 Join this free self-study training to enhance your market knowledge, whether you're a business owner or simply interested in the region. 👉 For more information, please access below

Upcoming #MarketTalk regarding #CrossBorderTrade for #Agriculture and #AgriFood on #ASEANAccessLEARN - check it out!

Supported by USAID, introduction of Vietnamese Shallots to Global Markets

🌍 I thank IFC - International Finance Corporation, the The World Bank Group, for inviting me to speak at the 11th International Food Safety Forum in #Tashkent. It was very valuable to engage with local, regional, and global stakeholders, including World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, and UNICEF, to address critical global #foodsafety issues. 📋 My presentation focused on the opportunities and challenges of #Uzbekistan's agriculture and #food exports to the global market. While food safety measures are crucial for the international success of Uzbek products, there are these additional pillars that need to be developed simultaneously for sustainable overseas reach: ✅ Ensuring critical quantity of offered products ✅ Developing product-specific logistical solutions ✅ Training HR for cross-cultural trade communication 🍌 Moreover, I challenged the idea that being landlocked hinders overseas trade. The journey of Jamaican bananas to Uzbek tables stands as proof that distance is but a minor obstacle. Why shouldn’t it be possible for Uzbek products to find their way to distant lands? This thought resonated with the audience and received repeated highlights in the local media. #GlobalFoodSafety #UzbekistanExports #SustainableTrade #IFCForum #AgriFoodIndustry #IFCFoodSafety IFC Agribusiness Rishi Partners

As an ardent advocate for Angola's food security, I firmly believe that our nation's path to sustainable nourishment lies in our ability to grow and produce our own food. Dependence on imports leaves us vulnerable to global market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, which can disrupt our food supply and inflate prices beyond the reach of ordinary Angolans. By investing in local agriculture, improving farming techniques, and supporting our farmers, we can create a resilient food system that ensures every Angolan has access to nutritious, affordable food. And that’s why it was so important for me to connect the buyer to the seller, so that agriculture businesses could focus on growth! Self-sufficiency in food production not only bolsters our economy but also strengthens our sovereignty and enhances our national pride. -Ivan Morais #FoodSecurity #Angola #Sustainability #LocalAgriculture #SelfSufficiency #SupportFarmers #EconomicGrowth #NationalPride #Meumerkado #Ivanmorais

Seminar: “Connecting Vietnam and the UK in Agriculture, Food and Beverage” by the British Embassy and Edelman Advisory Group Are you a business in Viet Nam looking to learn more about UK products? In response to the queries from Vietnamese businesses, the British Embassy has partnered with Edelman Advisory Group to organize an online seminar “Connecting Vietnam and the UK in Agriculture, Food and Beverage” to discuss the potential growth in agricultural trade between the UK and Viet Nam. ▶️ Full recording of the seminar available here: https://lnkd.in/gvjbCBAq Main contents: ✅ Potential of the agricultural trade relationship between the UK and Viet Nam ✅ How to produce British products and product groups suitable for the Vietnamese market ✅ Discovering significant growth opportunities for the agricultural sector of both countries ✅ Success stories and initiatives ✅ Journey to import UK products ✅ Q&A with the experts

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and Namibia standard institution launched a strengthening import inspection controls for fishery products and canned meat products project on Tuesday in the Erongo region. FAO provided the technical support and an investment of N$ 1,3 million to establish an effective, efficient and internationally aligned import inspection control system. Speaking to Eagle FM NSI manager Paloma Ellitson, highlighted that the launched project will not only protect consumers but also enhance the credibility of Namibian products on the global stage. She also indicated the aims of the project, stating that is to strengthen Institutional Capacity, Facilitating Trade and Compliance and Promoting Fair Trade Practices. Report: Loise Shiimi

📺 SHORT: Agri-Food Processing Challenges in Cambodia - Chhorm Sothun, Rieckermann chhorm sothun, Sales & Service Engineer at Rieckermann Cambodia, explained some of the biggest challenges that persist in Cambodia's underdeveloped agri-food processing sector, while stressing that it is essential for further investment and development efforts to be put into increasing agri-food processing capacity in order to ensure the sustainability of Cambodia's agriculture industry overall. Sothun spoke with B2B Cambodia after presenting at EuroCham Cambodia's Breakfast Talk on 'Cambodia Agri-Food Processing: Strengthening Competitiveness & Market Access', held at the BRD Auditorium on January 24, 2025. #Cambodia #Agriculture #AgriFood #Processing #Technology #Logistics #Development #Skills #Export #Infrastructure #Market #Video #Short

Gabon is seeking to reduce its dependence on food imports by leveraging Uganda's experience in agricultural development, aiming to improve its agricultural sector and achieve food self-sufficiency. On August 1, 2024, Gabon’s Transitional President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Their goal? Strengthening ties in agriculture and trade to tackle Gabon's food challenges. Gabon relies heavily on costly food imports, which isn't sustainable. To change this, the country plans to boost its local agriculture and reduce dependence on external food sources. This move aims for a more self-sufficient and secure food system. Uganda has become a model for agricultural success in Africa. By improving food security and reducing import reliance, Uganda offers a roadmap Gabon wants to follow. The collaboration is about learning proven strategies to strengthen Gabon's agriculture. Gabon aims to learn from Uganda to increase local food production, enhance sustainability, and open up economic opportunities. The ultimate goal is to achieve food self-sufficiency and improve the lives of its citizens. Gabon will adopt Uganda's successful agricultural practices, such as modern farming techniques and crop diversification. The partnership will focus on sharing knowledge, building skills, and investing in Gabon's agricultural infrastructure. Gabon’s collaboration with Uganda is a step toward food security and resilience. What do you think about this approach? Share your thoughts in the comments! Stay tuned for more updates on agriculture and nutrition. What are your thoughts on this? Comment below. - #FoodSelfSufficiency - #SustainableDevelopment - #AgriculturalDevelopment

Webinar: Connecting Viet Nam and the UK in agriculture, food and drink 📅: Tuesday, 20 August ⏰: 15:00 – 16:00 (GMT+7) 💻: Zoom, Livestream on UK in Vietnam Facebook page 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/g3ZE9KZJ Are you a business in Viet Nam who wants to learn more about the products that the UK excels in producing? British Embassy Hanoi in collaboration with Edelman Advisory Group invites you to join our webinar on UK agri-trade production, to shed light on the considerable potential for agricultural trade growth between Viet Nam and the UK. What to expect: ✅ Insights into the dynamics of the UK - Viet Nam agricultural trade relationship ✅ Detail on how British products are produced, and which products fit perfectly into the Vietnamese market  ✅ Exploring substantial growth opportunities for both countries' agriculture sectors ✅ Success stories and initiatives ✅ Signposting on how to begin your UK product import journey ✅ Live Q&A with experts