SC Americas VISIONS Magazine on LinkedIn Launches

Since 2004, VISIONS Magazine has served as Sumitomo Corporation of Americas' magazine to spotlight our business successes, etc. We proudly continue that tradition with this move into the LinkedIn space as VISIONS becomes an official LinkedIn-based publication.

In this issue, we explore the growth of our Yongenton Pork business, and then travel south to hear from SummitAgro South America and their newest acquisition, Bio Insumos Nativa. On the admin side, readers can get a glimpse inside SC Americas’ new reward and recognition plan – and the mission behind it – in our “Notes from the C-Suite” column with CPO Teresa Oakley. Finally, listen to our latest episode of Sumicast and get to know our Chief Legal Officer, Lewis Farberman.

We invite you to check out what we have to offer in this issue, and click on the links to be connected with the full stories.

Sincerely,

The VISIONS Editors

How Herb Yongenton Pork Makes a Silky Sequel for our Food Business

Earlier in the 2000s, the introduction of high-grade imported pork brands like Yongenton Silky Pork? was a strategic move to change the Japanese perception of imported pork. However, by 2021, rising costs and supply instability prompted the need for a new brand. Read about how SC Americas' new "Herb Yongenton," aims to offer another high-quality and affordable alternative to domestically produced pork in the Japanese marketplace. Read all about it here.

An Entry into the Biocontrol Market from Upstream to Downstream through Bio Insumos Nativa

Our significant investment in Bio Insumos Nativa (BIN), a leading Chilean biocontrol company, through our subsidiary Summit Agro South America, is a strategic move that underscores Sumitomo's commitment to sustainable agriculture, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally friendly biocontrol solutions. With this partnership, BIN aims to enhance its R&D and manufacturing capabilities, driving global expansion and promoting the broader adoption of biocontrol products across the agricultural value chain. Read more here.

In our recurring Notes from the C-Suite column, SC Americas' CPO Teresa A. Oakley answers our questions about how human resources is enhancing a culture of recognition by embracing it's new SPOTLIGHT program. Check it out right here.

SUMICAST Interview: Chief Legal Officer Lewis Farberman

Check out this amazing video podcast interview on our SUMICAST Channel! We talk with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas' CLO Lewis Farberman about his career, his life, and his experiences working for a Japanese trading company. Click here to watch!