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Peru’s oil palm boom outpaces other crops as Ucayali drives 49.9% growth
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Peru’s oil palm sector surged 49.9% in the first two months of 2026, led by Ucayali and supported by favorable rains, according to MIDAGRI data cited in Infobae.
Peru Air Force drops aid in Purús with help from Ocho Sur
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Peru’s Air Force carried out its second humanitarian airdrop in national aviation history, delivering 1,500 kilograms of aid to Purús in the Ucayali region on July 6, 2026. The mission was backed by donations from Ocho Sur, Gloria and DAS Peru to…
Ocho Sur CEO says conservation depends on human development in Peru's Amazon
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Michael Spoor, CEO of Ocho Sur, argues that formal jobs, land-use planning and community partnerships are the path to protecting forests in Ucayali, Peru. He says palm oil can support conservation when production is kept on already-cleared land…
GSI Environmental marks 40 years with Peru water project
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GSI Environmental is celebrating its 40th year in 2026 with a push to highlight its work in science-based environmental consulting and a new partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA in Peru. The milestone underscores the firm’s growth from a…
Influential Women spotlights energy executive Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser
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Influential Women is recognizing Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser for more than 25 years of global operations leadership in the energy sector.
CHSH highlights oil immersed transformer business at Expo Energía Peru
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Shenheng Power Equipment Co., Ltd. showcased its oil immersed transformer lineup at Expo Energía Peru in Lima, positioning the company as a supplier for grid upgrades, renewable integration and industrial power projects across Latin America.
Speed International Logistics expands multimodal network for global supply chains
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Speed International Logistics says it is expanding its air, ocean, railway and express freight network as cross-border trade grows more complex.
Five China-based HOWO dump truck exporters to watch in 2026
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Chinese trading companies are positioning themselves to meet rising global demand for SINOTRUK HOWO dump trucks across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Carol Abney joins retro Hollywood horror film Los Vampires
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Carol Abney appears as Sister Aubrey in Los Vampires, a 1930s-set horror thriller premiering July 21 at the Fantasia Film Festival.
JETOUR expands global football partnerships under Travel+ strategy
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JETOUR said July 20, 2026 that it is broadening football partnerships across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa as part of its Travel+ strategy.
Ammonium nitrate market seen rising to $34.5 billion by 2035
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The global ammonium nitrate market is projected to grow from $21.8 billion in 2025 to $34.5 billion by 2035, driven by fertilizer demand, mining explosives and lower-carbon feedstock shifts.
Brasa adds Nikkei salmon bowls to Toronto and New York menu
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Brasa is rolling out a Nikkei-inspired menu on July 20 across its Toronto and New York locations, adding two salmon bowls built around Japanese flavors, Peruvian ingredients and superfoods.
Five China mini machinery suppliers highlighted for 2026
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A July 2026 roundup spotlights five Chinese manufacturers serving demand for compact construction equipment across construction, landscaping, agriculture and infrastructure.
Influential Women honors Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser for global enterprise leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser, a Vienna-based executive with more than 25 years of experience leading transformation across energy and industrial operations in 21 countries.
Ocho Sur CEO says Amazon conservation depends on formal jobs
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Michael Spoor says Ocho Sur’s palm oil operations in Peru’s Ucayali region show how rural employment, conservation agreements and traceable production can coexist.
Shipibo nurse returns to serve his Ucayali community
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Alex Soria, a Shipibo-Konibo nursing technician trained with an Ocho Sur scholarship, has joined the health post serving Santa Clara de Uchunya in Peru’s Ucayali region.
Brazilian pavilion books $22.69 million at Exponor 2026
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Brazilian machinery and equipment companies generated $22.69 million in business at Exponor 2026 in Antofagasta, Chile, as the fair connected suppliers with mining buyers across Latin America.
ZZ Steel highlights galvanized coil supply, customization and global reach
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ZZ Steel says it is expanding its role as a galvanized steel coil supplier for construction, appliances and automotive uses, with operations spanning multiple countries and product specs tuned to regional standards.
Ocho Sur highlights forest conservation push in Ucayali
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Ocho Sur used Forest Week to spotlight its regeneration-focused agriculture model and conservation agreements with Indigenous communities in Peru’s Ucayali region.
ZZ Group pitches ZAM steel as an upgrade over traditional coatings
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Tianjin Zhanzhi Steel says zinc aluminum magnesium-coated steel offers stronger corrosion resistance and better cut-edge protection than traditional galvanized methods.
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