GCC Food Security, Sugar Statshot, Red Sea Crisis & Lefosse Energy Day!

In last month's edition, we bring you the latest on the GCC's food security challenges, the Sugar Statshot, the Red Sea Crisis, and Lefosse Energy Day insights and highlights!

Food for Thought: Overcoming the GCC's Food Security Dilemma

• Persian Gulf nations face rapid population growth with limited arable land.
• Their solution: importing food to meet the demand.
• Opportunities exist to enhance control over imports and improve food supply resilience.
• Strategic investments in Brazil and Southeast Asia could play a key role. Read More

Sugar Statshot: Strong Production in the 2024/25 Season

• Dry weather affects sugar production in CS Brazil and Russia.
• The U.S. is expected to have a large sugar beet crop in 2024/25.
• Overall production is on track to be the second highest on record. Read more

Red Sea Crisis Raises Shipping Carbon Emissions

• Ongoing Houthi attacks are disrupting the cargo shipping industry in the Red Sea.
• Instability is forcing ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope.
• Longer journeys are leading to increased carbon emissions. Read more

Energy Sector Update: Lefosse Energy Day 2024

• CZ Brazil and CMAA have launched a new joint venture, 2C Energia.
• 2C Energia is developing a 450 MW solar complex in Maranh?o, Brazil.
• The project, with investments of R$ 1.5 billion, aims to produce green hydrogen and ammonia.
• This initiative supports a sustainable energy future for Brazil. Stay updated on our LinkedIn

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Until next time,

Team CZ