
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — These are the 12 nations at which World Grain took an in-depth look through its Country Focus series in 2022. Revisit the locations and the perspective they provide.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it set off a chain reaction in the global grain markets that was felt from the hungry living in less-developed nations to the top echelons of government and agricultural industry leadership.
While the war and its fallout were the most shocking shakeup of 2022, climate change, mergers, sustainability and biotechnology continued to push innovative and practical solutions for the global grain and milling industries.
One can never predict the future with 100% confidence, but looking back at the previous year, we might be able to determine where the trends will take global agriculture in 2023.
The following areWorld Grain’s top 10 stories for 2022.CREMONA, ITALY — More than 150 guests from all over the world attended Ocrim’s “Grano, Farina, E…” (Wheat, Flour, And…) event Sept. 16-17 in Cremona, Italy.
The two-day event included discussions on topical issues, including energy saving, maximizing productivity, milling plant efficiency and food trends. The Ocrim “O|farmhouse” was inaugurated, in the area next to the Milling Hub plant, a recently renovated farmhouse that functions as a hospitality area.
The Sept. 17 conference began with greetings from the Mayor of Cremona, Gianluca Galimberti followed by professors from the Università del Sacro Cuore.
At the end of the conference, attendees visited the Milling Hub mill plant, near the Ocrim manufacturing and logistical headquarters.
These photos, courtesy of Ocrim, provide a snapshot of the activities during the event:
UZWIL, SWITZERLAND — Leaders from the food, feed and mobility sectors have gathered in Uzwil, Switzerland, for Bühler Networking Days, an event that is held every three years.
The two-day event includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, technical presentations and demonstrations.
Here are some of the sights from Networking Days 2022.
MILAN, ITALY — About 1,300 equipment and service companies were showcased among the thousands of visitors at IPACK-IMA Milan, the international trade fair for processing and packaging materials and technologies focused on grain-based food, beverage, pharma, and food, fresh and convenience sectors. Here are some of the World Grain suppliers who attended the show May 27-30 at Fiera Milano.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — Grain and milling technology offered by European-based suppliers to the international market and featured in the May issue of World Grain. Company profiles discuss service range, product technologies and research and project developments for each European-based advertiser in this issue.